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Microsoft Entra ID will update the guest authentication experience for B2B collaboration starting July 2025, completing by December 2025. Guest users will sign in via their home organization’s sign-in page, enhancing usability and reducing confusion. No administrative action is required, but revi...

New file format support for SharePoint Online Content AI document translation includes Markdown, web archive, open formats, structured data, and localization formats. This update, rolling out in mid-July 2025, enables broader translation capabilities and reduces manual effort. No admin action is ...

The Microsoft Teams admin center is expanding the Best Practice Configurations dashboard to include additional monitoring scenarios for meeting experiences. This update, rolling out in July 2025, will monitor bypass local proxy, bypass cloud proxy, and DNS resolution failures. Admins can view and...

Videos embedded in Microsoft Viva Amplify and SharePoint News will play directly in Microsoft Outlook emails instead of opening in a web browser. This feature will roll out from July to September 2025 and will be enabled by default. No admin action is required before the rollout.

New Multi-admin notifications for Microsoft 365 Backup will be available worldwide from early to mid-July 2025. This feature allows organizations to configure a centralized notification list for backup events, enhancing visibility and administrative awareness. It applies only to the Microsoft 365...

Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature allowing file attachments in external 1:1 and group chats, enhancing collaboration. This feature will roll out in July 2025 and requires admin configuration. Admins can enable it via PowerShell using the FileSharingInChatsWithExternalUsers policy. More det...

Microsoft 365 Backup introduces a new Backup Deletion capability, allowing users to delete backups at the protection unit level, aiding in storage management and GDPR compliance. Public preview starts in late July 2025, with general availability by late September 2025. Admins can configure this f...

Improved processing visibility for Content AI models in SharePoint Online introduces a new activity pane for real-time insights into document translation and autofill operations. This update, rolling out in July 2025, replaces the legacy “Processing status” column and enhances monitoring, trouble...

Microsoft Teams is introducing a countdown timer feature for meetings, allowing participants to set timers up to 100 minutes to manage time effectively. Rolling out from mid-June to late July 2025, the timer includes visual and audio alerts, color changes, and continues counting negatively after ...

Microsoft Teams on the web is introducing a private preview for sign-in with Apple and Google for consumers, starting mid-August 2025 and completing by mid-October 2025. This affects a limited number of users, allowing them to sign in using Apple or Google credentials. Existing sign-in methods re...

Microsoft Fabric is removing default Contributor access for Workspace Identities to enhance security. This change will be rolled out from mid-July to early August 2025. Admins can still manually assign roles using RBAC. Review and update your configurations and notify relevant personnel. Learn mo...