MC1065709 – M365 Change Digest

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Monthly recap highlights new Windows 11 features, Copilot+ PC controls, Zero Trust DNS preview, hotpatch updates, and enhancements in Windows 365, Intune, Autopatch, and Server.

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Start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Discover hotpatch updates for Windows client, controls and policies to manage new AI features on Copilot+ PCs, public preview of Zero Trust DNS, and more. See how to get started with these and other enhancements across Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopatch, and Windows Server.

When will this happen:

Improvements summarized in this monthly recap are already available. Note that some of them are rolling out gradually.

How this will affect your organization:

You can start seeing improvements across various workflows in your organization with:

Hotpatch updates for Windows 11, version 24H2
Built-in controls and policies to manage new AI features on Copilot+ PCs
Public preview of Zero Trust DNS
Improved Windows Autopatch groups and reports
New Copilot app and Copilot key capabilities
Additional improvements released in April

What you need to do to prepare:

Read the new monthly recap and additional information to start benefiting from the latest improvements.

Additional information:

Read the monthly recap at Windows news you can use: April 2025. It includes highlights from the following channels:

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