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The SharePoint Maps web part will migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps starting March 2026, completing by mid-April. Key changes include renaming, removal of business entity search, limited autosuggestions for some Asian languages, and removal of bird’s eye and street view. Admins should update a...

Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces pay-as-you-go (PAYG) for the Retrieval API, allowing non-Copilot licensed users tenant-level access to SharePoint and connectors under admin control. Rolling out from January to March 2026, it requires at least one Copilot license and explicit admin enablement. Us...

Starting January 25, 2026, Microsoft Defender XDR introduces built-in alert tuning rules focusing on low-severity Office 365 alerts, with automated triage and reopening if needed. Active from February 5, these rules help SOCs prioritize alerts, with an opt-out window until February 5 and multi-te...

Microsoft 365 Copilot dashboard adds a public preview of a new user-day export option, allowing company-level users to download de-identified daily usage metrics for the past 28 days. Available early March 2026, it supports detailed short-term analysis with no new access controls required.

Microsoft Defender for Android will end support for Android 10 devices on March 31, 2026. After this date, these devices will no longer receive updates, security fixes, or support. Devices on Android 11 or later will remain fully supported. Organizations should identify and upgrade or replace And...

Email customization for Site Lifecycle Management policies is now generally available, allowing SharePoint admins to tailor notification emails to site owners. This feature applies worldwide and lets admins modify subject lines, message bodies, and guidance URLs without changing existing policy b...

The Dynamics 365 Field Service application is scheduled for a new release

Microsoft Teams will automatically sync with device time zone changes without needing a client restart, starting early February 2026. This applies to Teams desktop (Windows, Mac) and web clients, requires no admin action, and shows the active time zone in Teams settings.

Viva Glint will default Copilot to ON and remove its internal toggles, using Viva Feature Access Management (VFAM) as the sole control for Copilot access starting March 2026. Admins must manage access via VFAM; users see Copilot by default if they have Glint permissions. No M365 Copilot license i...

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