Microsoft is rolling out bot detection for Teams Meetings, requiring an additional approval step before external meeting assistant bots can be admitted from the lobby. Administrators can configure a new policy setting to control bot access tenant-wide, including blocking detected bots entirely.
Microsoft is rolling out a new “Catch up” experience in Teams Mobile that surfaces mentions, replies, and conversations requiring action in a single, consolidated, card-based view.
Passkeys (FIDO2) are being added as a supported targeted authentication method in Microsoft Entra registration campaigns. In addition, tenants in the Microsoft-managed state that meet specific criteria will see additional configuration changes.
Microsoft has integrated Microsoft 365 Backup Management into the SharePoint Admin Center, consolidating backup configuration and management for SharePoint and OneDrive in a single location.
Microsoft has released independent admin settings for Viva Engage Communities and Storylines in Teams. Teams administrators should review and configure their preferred settings before Communities in Teams reaches general availability in June.
OneNote for Windows and Mac now supports opening file links directly in Office desktop apps, rather than in the browser.
Microsoft Places and Teams now support work location auto-detection via WLAN signals, allowing Teams to automatically check users in at the connected building.
A certificate used to validate licensing for Microsoft 365 Apps on Mac and iOS devices is set to expire in July 2026. Administrators should review their versions to avoid disruptions.
Microsoft is updating how access controls are enforced in Purview Data Explorer and Content Explorer. Administrators should verify that users hold the appropriate role or role group before the change rolls out in May 2026.
Microsoft is reverting the app launcher changes from 2025 on the Microsoft 365 start page, but inconsistency across Microsoft 365 products remains an ongoing challenge.
Copilot in SharePoint is transitioning from opt-in to opt-out, meaning Copilot will be enabled by default on all SharePoint sites for licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot users starting in June 2026. Admins should review their SharePoint tenant settings.
Microsoft has rebranded AI in SharePoint to Copilot in SharePoint, surpassing even Bing Chat Enterprise as the shortest-lived Copilot brand.
Microsoft is improving code blocks in Teams with line numbers, retained programming language selection, and other enhancements.
Microsoft has released a new Office Cloud policy that lets administrators require an existing Microsoft 365 Group for new Loop Workspaces. However, a current bug or incomplete rollout also blocks workspace creation in Teams Standard channels.
Teams Phone now supports multi-line users, letting administrators assign up to 10 numbers to a single Teams Phone user.
Microsoft has started assigning the new Purview workload admin roles in Microsoft Entra, triggering PIM assignment notifications for administrators.
Microsoft is updating the Microsoft-managed default user consent policy for Microsoft Graph as part of the Secure Future Initiative, requiring admin consent for an expanded set of delegated permissions accessing Exchange data.
The feature allowing Business-licensed Teams users to start chats with external contacts by email address has been canceled. The previously announced feature is no longer available, and guest accounts remain the only way to chat with external users.
Microsoft has released Extended SharePoint Permissions (ESP) to general availability, keeping SharePoint access controls attached to files even after they leave the library.
Microsoft Edge 148 introduces a Copilot-inspired New Tab Page for Edge for Business, combining search, chat, and work content in a single experience. If not configured, it’s currently off by default, but users can enable it in the Edge settings.