MC1182702 – M365 Change Digest

One-line summary

Outlook mobile users with a Copilot license can now prepare for meetings using Copilot chat on Android and iOS; rollout from mid-Feb to late March 2026 with feature ON by default.

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RoadmapIds

516568

Summary

Outlook mobile users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license on Android and iOS can now prepare for meetings via Copilot chat, available by mid-February 2026. The feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and uses AI to provide personalized meeting information while respecting existing policies.

Platforms

Android, iOS

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Updated March 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Outlook mobile users can now prepare for their meetings using Copilot chat with a single tap. This feature is available on Android and iOS platforms and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. It helps users quickly access relevant meeting information, making preparation more efficient and personalized.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 516568.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by late March 2026 (previously mid-February).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Users of Outlook mobile on Android and iOS who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
What will happen:
- Eligible users will see a new Copilot chat option to prepare for meetings directly within Outlook mobile.
- The feature will be ON by default for licensed users. To turn off Copilot in Outlook review Turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps | Microsoft Support.
- No admin configuration is required.
- Existing policies and permissions are respected.

Screenshots 1-3 provide a view of the previous experience:

user settings

Screenshots 4-5 provide a view of the new experience - Selecting Prepare will take users to Copilot Chat, enabling users to ask follow-up questions:

user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required at this time.
If desired, communicate this feature to helpdesk staff.
Update internal documentation if you detail this feature.
Ensure users have the appropriate Microsoft 365 Copilot license to access this feature.

[Compliance considerations:]

Question	Explanation
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?	Yes – Copilot chat uses AI to surface meeting-related information from user data.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?	Yes – Users interact with Copilot chat to prepare for meetings.
Does the change modify how users can access, export, delete, or correct their personal data within Microsoft 365 services (GDPR Data Subject Rights)?	Yes – Copilot may surface personal data in chat responses, depending on meeting context.

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