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MC1477999
Microsoft has cancelled the removal of the Copilot entry point from Teams chat list; Copilot access in Teams remains unchanged and no action is required.
Services: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
MC1492165
PowerPoint for Windows updates slide contextual menus for improved consistency; Photo Album command removed but remains available via Insert tab. No admin controls or compliance impact.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps
MC1492164
The slide contextual menu in PowerPoint for Mac is being updated for greater consistency; some commands are reorganized, and several low-usage commands are removed.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps
MC1492163
Microsoft API Hub is updating Zendesk OAuth token management with shorter token lifetimes and automatic refresh; reauthorization required for existing connections.
Services: Power Apps in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1492156
PowerPoint Keep Source Formatting now imports only relevant slide masters/layouts, reducing file size and improving performance. Users can revert to previous behavior via a setting.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps
MC1492155
PowerPoint for Mac updates Keep Source Formatting paste: only necessary slide masters/layouts imported, reducing file size and improving performance; users can revert to previous behavior via setting.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps
MC1491762
Monthly Windows Office Hours offers IT admins a live chat event with engineering teams to answer questions on Windows management and updates.
Services: Windows
MC1459133
Microsoft Entra ID now supports passkey registration and sign-in for B2B users, closing the gap for resource tenant MFA with phishing-resistant options.
Services: Microsoft Entra
MC1490905
Microsoft Teams URL protection in Defender for Office 365 will now detect and respond to malicious URLs found in QR codes, enhancing post-delivery protections and visibility for security teams.
Services: Microsoft Defender XDR
MC1490598
Manitoba moves to UTC-5 permanently. Windows will release a fix in October 2026 to add (UTC-05:00) Manitoba. Apply update before November 1, 2026 to avoid incorrect device time.
Services: Windows
MC1489926
Improved sharing controls for Brand Kits in Microsoft Create allow owners to modify user access between view/edit or remove access after sharing.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps
MC1484013
Microsoft Teams is redesigning call history for Teams Phone users with multi-line calling, organizing activity by phone line in dedicated tabs to simplify navigation.
Services: Microsoft Teams
MC1486295
Smart TOC in OneDrive and SharePoint PDF viewer lets Copilot-licensed users generate an AI-powered clickable table of contents for PDFs on the web, aiding navigation.
Services: SharePoint Online, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1446797
Modernized Gallery view for Teams Rooms on Android improves participant visibility, consistent layouts, and meeting controls for users and admins, aligning with Teams Rooms on Windows.
Services: Microsoft Teams
MC1488488
Bulk generation of AI-prompt column values for existing Dataverse records now enabled, consuming Copilot/AIB credits; admins must configure environment settings before use.
Services: Microsoft Dataverse
MC1486397 Major change
An updated September 2026 Scan Cab is available for Exchange Server; it includes metadata for new updates and addresses CVE-2026-96940. Admins must re-deploy if they downloaded before 6:30 PM PDT on Oct 2, 2026.
Services: Windows
MC1486292
Prompt columns can now generate AI values for existing records, enabling bulk backfill of historical data in Dataverse tables without manual updates.
Services: Power Apps in Microsoft 365
MC1485169
Role-based enforcement for recording and transcription downloads in Dynamics 365 Contact Center enables admins to block downloads via new Dataverse roles, effective October 31, 2026.
Services: Dynamics 365 Apps
MC1532426
Proactive control rename feature in Power Apps canvas apps will be retired; Copilot will no longer suggest or apply renames after December 11, 2026.
Services: Power Apps
MC1532421
Copilot-powered formula assistance features (Power Fx/Power Apps Ideas) in Power Apps will be retired on December 11, 2026. Existing formulas remain unaffected.
Services: Power Apps
MC1530610
SharePoint Lists gains a refreshed user experience with improved navigation, command bar, filter visibility, and view management to make list tasks more intuitive.
Services: SharePoint Online
MC1474124
SpaceXAI's Grok models can be enabled for eligible Frontier customers in Copilot for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint via a new admin setting; disabled by default.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1528006
The Microsoft Authenticator for Android backup and restore experience is being improved with tailored guidance during setup beginning mid-January 2027; Google One backup and screen lock required.
Services: Microsoft Entra
MC1520901
Insights Agent V2 now gives M365 admins tenant-level visibility into agent adoption with optional feedback sharing controls.
Services: Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1505599
Microsoft Graph AuditLogQuery API is now generally available for accessing Purview Audit logs; Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet will retire on October 15, 2027.
Services: Microsoft Purview
MC1490909
Defender Vulnerability Management expands CVE coverage to curated Node.js, Python, and Java packages on Windows devices, affecting vulnerability workflows and integrations.
Services: Microsoft Defender XDR
MC1479519
Users can now insert Agents and Skills directly into prompts via CIQ menu or using @ and /, making context-specific AI capabilities easier to access for improved productivity.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1532073
Evaluation Viewer role in Copilot Studio allows stakeholders to review agent evaluations and quality data without broader authoring permissions, supporting governance.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
MC1532071
Agent status evaluation warnings are now generally available in Copilot Studio to help makers identify when agents need reevaluation based on their history and model changes.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
MC1531924
Copilot Studio now supports generating custom graders for specific agents and evaluation scenarios, improving evaluation coverage and reducing setup effort.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
MC1531903
Evaluation for automation flows in Copilot Studio is now generally available, enabling structured quality assessment and reducing manual testing needs.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
MC1530951
Template Assessment in Brand Kits lets Brand Managers evaluate PowerPoint templates for Copilot compatibility and get recommendations for improving on-brand presentations.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1530748
The tool accuracy grader in Copilot Studio is now generally available, enabling evaluation of agent tool selection and execution for improved reliability.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
MC1530742
Task completion grader in Copilot Studio is now generally available, allowing evaluation of agent success in accomplishing tasks to improve reliability and outcomes.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
MC1527468
Starting October 15, 2026, Dataverse Basic User role holders lose access to custom connector definitions unless explicitly shared or owned.
Services: Microsoft Dataverse
MC1526676
Admins can now manage authoritative SharePoint Online sites for Copilot Search via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, enhancing content relevance and AI-driven ranking.
Services: Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1482800
Teams Phone Agent GA rolls out late September 2026, offering AI-powered call handling with usage-based billing via Copilot Credits once admins configure spend in M365 admin center.
Services: Microsoft Teams
MC1521616
Microsoft is introducing Graph APIs for Copilot cost management, enabling admin programmatic management of credit spending policies, monitoring balances, and handling requests.
Services: Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1521609
A new Copilot skill in PowerPoint helps users create structured sales pitch presentations tailored to audience and scenario, reducing manual organization effort.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps
MC1521606
A new Copilot skill in PowerPoint helps users create formal project kickoff presentations, supporting project goal alignment, roles, milestones, scope, risks, schedule, and success measures.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1515931
Microsoft is introducing a simplified guided app enablement flow in Teams admin center, streamlining access, installation, review, and permissions management for apps.
Services: Microsoft Teams
MC1515270
Quick machine recovery is now available for Windows Server 2025, letting admins enable cloud-based boot remediation after installing the October 2026 security update.
Services: Windows
MC1509800
Outlook for Android adds multi-select and bulk actions in search results, letting users quickly organize, move, archive, delete, or report multiple emails at once.
Services: Exchange Online
MC1507520
The October 2026 Scan Cab is now available, enabling offline devices to check for necessary Microsoft security updates without connecting to Windows Update.
Services: Windows
MC1469329
Preview of app-building in Copilot Cowork and Copilot Studio lets users create, refine, and publish apps via natural language and generative AI; admins get governance, billing, and visibility controls.
Services: Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
MC1182703
Teams Channel Agent can now orchestrate tasks with MCP servers (GitHub, Asana, Jira) for improved cross-tool collaboration; requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Services: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1492161
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint adds the 'Clarify my thinking' skill, enabling users to request feedback to sharpen ideas and improve presentations.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1492160
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint adds the 'Clarify my thinking' skill for web, enabling users to get AI-driven feedback to refine presentations.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1492159
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint introduces the built-in Clarify my thinking skill for Mac, allowing users to refine their presentations with AI-powered feedback.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
MC1490903
Copilot for PowerPoint now supports Record a Skill, letting users record actions to create reusable workflows for recurring presentation tasks.
Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
