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  1. (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot Pages and Notebooks Creation in OneDrive

    MC1449182

    Newly created Copilot Pages will now be stored in OneDrive for Business, enabling existing governance, compliance, and data protection capabilities.

    Services: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
    • Copilot License
  2. (Updated) Create interactive slides in PowerPoint with Copilot skill (Windows and Mac)

    MC1461152

    Copilot's 'Create interactive slide' skill launches in PowerPoint for Windows, Mac, and web, enabling easier creation of interactive visuals; rollout completes by end of October 2026.

    Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

    • User
    • Admin
    • Copilot License
  3. Microsoft Teams: Call quality feedback surveys for Teams Rooms on Android

    MC1490912

    Microsoft Teams will introduce call quality feedback surveys for Teams Rooms on Android, allowing users to rate meeting experiences and help improve reliability and quality.

    Services: Microsoft Teams

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
  4. (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Legal agent available in Frontier worldwide

    MC1388706

    Copilot for Legal in Word is now available globally in Frontier preview, helping legal professionals review and negotiate contracts using AI-driven workflows.

    Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
    • Copilot License
  5. (Updated) Spell check before sending emails in new Outlook

    MC1479509

    Outlook users can configure automatic spell check before sending emails, helping reduce mistakes; rollout starts mid-October 2026.

    Services: Exchange Online

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
  6. Microsoft 365 Backup: Activity Logs

    MC1489931

    Introducing activity logs in Microsoft 365 Backup for admins to monitor backup policy and restore activities with enhanced visibility and log export features.

    Services: Microsoft 365 suite

    • Admin
    • Compliance
  7. Microsoft Brand Kit: Duplicate an existing Brand Kit

    MC1489928

    Brand Managers and Brand Kit owners can now duplicate an existing Brand Kit as a starting point for new ones, streamlining creation and customization.

    Services: Microsoft 365 apps

    • User
    • Admin
  8. (Updated) [Outlook Mac] Purview Data Loss Prevention support for Calendar Events

    MC1472022

    Outlook for Mac adds support for Purview Data Loss Prevention policies for calendar events, enabling detection and prevention of sensitive data sharing via meeting invites.

    Services: Exchange Online, Microsoft Purview

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
  9. (Updated) [Outlook Mobile] Purview Data Loss Prevention support for Calendar Events

    MC1472023

    Outlook for iOS and Android will support Purview DLP policies for calendar events, enabling detection and prevention of sensitive info sharing in meetings with compliance protections.

    Services: Exchange Online, Microsoft Purview

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
  10. (Updated) [Outlook Mac] Purview DLP Wait-on-Send Support

    MC1472019

    Outlook for Mac will support Microsoft Purview DLP wait-on-send policies, allowing admins to require message inspection and configure user wait times before emails are sent.

    Services: Exchange Online, Microsoft Purview

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
  11. (Updated) [Outlook Mobile] Purview DLP Wait-on-Send Support

    MC1472021

    Outlook for iOS and Android will support Purview DLP wait-on-send policies, allowing admins to require policy evaluation before email sends and configure wait time for compliance.

    Services: Exchange Online, Microsoft Purview

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
  12. (Updated) Microsoft Copilot Word: Document summarization experience moving

    MC1454113

    The Top of Doc summarization in Word will move to Copilot surfaces, creating a more unified Copilot experience without removing document summarization.

    Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

    • User
    • Admin
    • Copilot License
  13. Microsoft Teams: Breakout room support for Teams Rooms on Android

    MC1488847

    Breakout room support is being added to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, enabling organizers to assign and move these devices between breakout rooms and the main meeting room.

    Services: Microsoft Teams

    • User
    • Admin
  14. (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Emoji shortcuts expand to iOS and Android

    MC1404321

    Teams mobile apps gain desktop-style emoji shortcuts by typing keywords in colons, improving consistency and user productivity across iOS and Android platforms.

    Services: Microsoft Teams

    • User
    • Admin
  15. (Updated) Microsoft Purview: Credential scanning in Data Security Posture Agent

    MC1259828

    A new credential scanning capability expands Purview’s Data Security Posture Agent, detecting exposed credentials, risk scores, and AI insights for admins; GA postponed.

    Services: Microsoft Purview

    • Admin
    • Security
    • Compliance
  16. (Updated) Outlook (new): Right-click to customize the classic ribbon

    MC1485120

    Classic ribbon customization is now available in New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web, letting users personalize Home and View tabs by right-clicking the ribbon.

    Services: Exchange Online

    • User
    • Admin
  17. Microsoft 365 Copilot: new guided Copilot onboarding experience

    MC1486291

    A new optional, admin-led Copilot onboarding experience launches for Frontier participants to support user adoption via personalized, guided activities within the Copilot app.

    Services: Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

    • User
    • Admin
    • Copilot License
  18. Microsoft Purview |Unified Classification Management Experience

    MC1486289

    Microsoft Purview is introducing a unified Classification Management experience for consistent classifier discovery and management by admins.

    Services: Microsoft Purview

    • Admin
    • Compliance
  19. Upgraded call history in Teams Calls app

    MC1485056

    Teams Calls app upgrades streamline call history by consolidating missed calls/voicemails and increasing call history limit to 3,000 records or 6 months for easier follow-up.

    Services: Microsoft Teams

    • User
    • Admin
  20. Microsoft Entra App Gallery: Self-service onboarding for new applications

    MC1485054

    Self-service onboarding for new Microsoft Entra App Gallery applications enables ISVs and admins to validate SSO/user provisioning integrations and manage submissions via a guided workflow.

    Services: Microsoft Entra

    • Admin
  21. Power Automate - Enable Process Intelligence Studio in object-centric process mining

    MC1484591

    Process Intelligence Studio is now available for object-centric process mining in Power Automate Process Mining, providing intuitive analysis with tab-based navigation, flexible layouts, and unified filtering.

    Services: Microsoft Power Automate

    • User
    • Admin
  22. Activity in other accounts and orgs panel improvements

    MC1532248

    Teams users can preview and open activity from other accounts and organizations in the new panel without tenant switching, improving external collaboration.

    Services: Microsoft Teams

    • User
    • Admin
  23. Interim guidance for Cuba’s 2026 daylight saving time change

    MC1531085

    Cuba will remain on daylight saving time until Nov 7, 2027. Windows devices need a temporary workaround until the November 2026 update supports this change.

    Services: Windows

    • User
    • Admin
  24. (Updated) Microsoft Authenticator: Usability improvements for iOS and Android

    MC1521604

    Microsoft Authenticator is receiving usability improvements including a refreshed home page, restoration flow enhancements, and clearer guidance on iOS and Android. Timing varies by platform.

    Services: Microsoft Entra

    • User
    • Admin
    • Security
  25. Updated Photos experience on Windows 11

    MC1518030

    Updated Photos app for Windows 11 rolls out mid-October 2026, enhancing browsing and editing across PC and OneDrive while preserving admin controls and integration.

    Services: Microsoft OneDrive

    • User
    • Admin
  26. (Updated) Viva Engage: Email updates for users without a routable mailbox

    MC1309743

    Viva Engage will stop sending email notifications to users without valid or routable mailboxes, improving delivery efficiency and reducing unnecessary email traffic.

    Services: Microsoft Viva

    • User
    • Admin
    • Compliance
  27. Microsoft 365 apps: Updated Brand Kit management experience

    MC1519846

    Microsoft updated the Brand Kit management experience for easier setup, streamlined asset management, and improved workflows to scale on-brand content with Copilot.

    Services: Microsoft 365 apps

    • User
    • Admin
  28. Microsoft OneDrive: OneDrive sync supports up to 1 million items on macOS

    MC1477187

    OneDrive sync limit on macOS increases from 300,000 to 1 million items per instance for eligible devices, enabling larger library syncing and improved reliability.

    Services: Microsoft OneDrive

    • User
    • Admin
  29. Microsoft Teams: Enhanced channel meeting experience

    MC1509796

    Teams channel meetings can now be scheduled from Teams calendar and classic Outlook, improving meeting management and discovery for users, assistants, and delegates.

    Services: Microsoft Teams

    • User
    • Admin
  30. Microsoft Edge: Browser-native XSLT will be disabled by default

    MC1509789

    Microsoft Edge will disable browser-native XSLT features by default (XSLTProcessor API, XSL stylesheets) to reduce attack surface; migration to safer alternatives is advised.

    Services: Microsoft 365 suite

    • User
    • Admin
    • Security
  31. Microsoft Excel: Changes to Get Data from Web (Legacy) experience

    MC1508229

    Import data from web with Power Query using the newer Get Data from Web experience; legacy functionality will be reduced, offering modern features and authentication.

    Services: Microsoft 365 apps

    • User
    • Admin