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23.07.2026

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Microsoft Viva

Updated July 23, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction:] We’re introducing a simpler way to view conversations in Viva Engage communities, organized by recent posts rather than recent activity. This new view is designed to make it easier for users to follow discussions and will be available as an option, alongside the current system, for those who prefer sorting by recent activity and filtering to new conversations only. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 513275. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in September 2026 (previously July). [How this will affect your organization:]This change should align better with how people expect to browse and engage with content in their communities, while still preserving the triage flow for those who prefer it. Who is affected: All Viva Engag

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21.07.2026

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Microsoft Teams

Updated July 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call.This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747.[When this will happen:]Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2026 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by late March 2026 (previously late January).General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early April 2026 (previously early Febr

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21.07.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated July 21, 2026: After evaluating customer feedback and our product direction, we have decided not to proceed with a general availability or worldwide release of Smart Calendar. The Smart Calendar Private Preview will therefore be retired. Copilot capabilities in calendar will be delivered natively in the Classic Outlook (Win32) calendar for Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed users, so a separate Smart Calendar experience is no longer needed. More details are shared below.[Introduction]Note: You're receiving this message because your organization is part of our Smart Calendar early access (Private Preview) program.This update introduces several key benefits:Smart Calendar was offered in Private Preview as a Copilot-powered calendar experience inside Classic Outlook. After hearing from our customers we have decided to bring Copilot calendar capabilities directly into the native Classic

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20.07.2026

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Microsoft Entra

Updated July 20, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.[Introduction]Starting in March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will introduce passkey profiles and synced passkeys to General Availability (GA). This update allows administrators to opt in to a new passkey profiles experience that supports group-based passkey configurations and introduces a new passkeyType property.Important: Only tenants that already have Passkeys (FIDO2) enabled are affected by this update. The passkeyType property enables admins to configure:Device-bound passkeysSynced passkeysBothIf your tenant already has Passkeys (FIDO2) enabled and you do not opt in to passkey profiles during the initial rollout window, your tenant will be automatically migrated to the passkey profiles schema at the date range specified below. When this occurs: Existing Passkey (FIDO2) authentication method configurations wi

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20.07.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) · Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Updated July 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. This feature will be enabled for en-US only initially. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction:]Read Aloud is evolving from a passive listening tool into an interactive experience. By integrating Copilot Q&A, users can now ask questions and refine their understanding of document content in real time—without interrupting their workflow. This enhancement supports accessibility, improves comprehension, and helps users stay focused while gaining insights faster.A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 523205.[When this will happen:]General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early February 2026 (previously early January) and is expected to complete by end of July 2026 (previously early July).[How this affects your organization:]Who is affected: A

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17.07.2026

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Microsoft Purview

Updated July 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] To help organizations better protect sensitive files in transit, we're introducing a public preview for extending Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to the network through integration with Entra Global Secure Access Internet Access. Through this integration, organizations can intercept and inspect file traffic at the network layer and enforce actions based on DLP policy conditions. It helps prevent sensitive files from being shared with untrusted cloud applications through browsers, apps, APIs, add-ins, and more—including generative AI platforms, cloud storage, and content-sharing services—while managing alerts and incidents through Purview and Microsoft Defender.This message is associated with Roadmap ID 522096. [When this will happen:] Public preview: Rollout begins mid-N