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New admin controls in Microsoft Clipchamp and Stream allow management of video creation and distribution via five policy settings, including AI text-to-speech, webcam/screen recording, local downloads, and Clipchamp Premium upgrades. Policies enforce compliance by hiding or disabling related UI e...

GPT-5 is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, offering dynamic model selection for faster or deeper responses. Users with a Copilot license get priority access via a toggle in Copilot Chat. No admin action is needed, but informing users and updating documentation is recommen...

Microsoft Purview will introduce a new Service health dashboard in its compliance portal by mid-October 2025, enabling administrators to monitor real-time service health for Purview, Microsoft 365, and Azure services, and submit issues directly. The feature is enabled by default and requires no p...

Microsoft Teams will introduce a dedicated download option to track all webinar registrants, enhancing visibility and reporting. Available by default from August to mid-September 2025, it requires no user impact or preparation. No compliance issues are identified.

The new SharePoint Agent Link Web Part lets site owners embed clickable links to AI agents on pages, opening them in a sidecar for contextual help. Available under the AI category, it rolls out worldwide August 2025, enhancing discoverability and requiring appropriate Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.

Microsoft Lens mobile app will retire starting September 15, 2025, with new installs disabled by mid-October and removal by mid-November. After December 15, 2025, new scans can't be created. Users should switch to Microsoft 365 Copilot app for scanning; no admin action is required.

Starting September 9, 2025, the ‘Mobile devices’ settings page will be removed from Outlook Web Access and new Outlook. Users must manage mobile devices via Microsoft Intune, the My Account portal, or native iOS/Android tools. No admin action is needed; inform users and update documentation accor...

Microsoft Outlook introduces Immersive Search with a Copilot side pane across platforms, providing AI-generated summaries from emails, Teams, and documents after searches. Available to Copilot-licensed tenants, it rolls out worldwide by late September 2025, requires no admin setup, and enhances p...

We previously announced that the ability to view usage and value metrics

Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word introduces an Activity tab showing recent comments and edits, with filters by time. Rolling out globally from late July to August 2025, it enhances collaboration by summarizing document changes. The feature is on by default, requiring no user action.

Microsoft 365 apps will block insecure file open protocols like FPRPC by default starting version 2508, with new Trust Center settings to manage these protocols. Admins can control settings via Group Policy or Cloud Policy service. Changes apply only to Microsoft 365 apps for Windows, not Teams.

Teams Admin Center will soon enable deployment, management, and monitoring of frontline worker pilots, allowing admins to configure workloads, assign users, share app access via QR code, and track adoption. Public preview starts mid-September 2025, with general availability by mid-October 2025.