Link preview cards in Outlook have been retired
The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web no longer create preview cards for pasted links. Links now appear as regular clickable hyperlinks.
29. September 2026
What is new in Microsoft 365, Licensing, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, PowerShell,…
Awards and Certifications now appear on the profile card in Teams
Awards and Certifications now appear on the profile card in Teams. Previously, they were visible in the Org Explorer in Outlook. Organizations or users must manage the entries via Microsoft Graph.
28. September 2026
Microsoft plans to enable Copilot in SharePoint on all sites in November 2026
Microsoft retires the PowerShell controls for Copilot in SharePoint on 1 November 2026. After that date, the existing tenant settings to control Copilot in SharePoint are no longer honored. Tenants with excluded SharePoint sites should review their configuration before the retirement.
27. September 2026
Copilot in SharePoint and Copilot in OneDrive move to general availability
Copilot in SharePoint and Copilot in OneDrive reach general availability starting on 30 September 2026, with a hybrid billing model for SharePoint and Copilot Search as the new default search experience for Copilot Premium users.
27. September 2026
Copilot in the Teams Chat list will be removed
Microsoft is removing Copilot from the top of the Teams Chat list. The Copilot app in Teams will soon be the new single entry point for Copilot Chat.
27. September 2026
Updates to the Copilot Premium pricing model
Microsoft is changing how it prices Copilot Premium. Everyday use remains included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot license, while advanced AI features such as Cowork, Code, Autopilot, and parts of Copilot in SharePoint move to usage-based billing with Copilot Credits.
26. September 2026
Upcoming changes to Teams Events licensing for Microsoft Cloud customers
Microsoft is restructuring Teams Events into foundational and advanced event features, with updated license mappings starting at the end of September 2026. Admins should review the licenses assigned to Teams Events organizers and assign an eligible Teams Enterprise license to organizers who need advanced event features.
26. September 2026
Restrict who can upload advanced agents and plugins to Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft added a new setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center to control who can upload advanced agents and plugins to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Cowork, including uploads from the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit.
26. September 2026
Microsoft is now terminating the Office 365 E3 Developer subscriptions
As announced in June, Microsoft is now terminating the existing Office 365 E3 Developer subscriptions, a few days later than scheduled.
25. September 2026
Permission update for the AI Administrator role in Entra ID
Microsoft added a new privileged permission to the AI Administrator role in Entra ID. Users with the role can now grant admin consent to delegated permissions for applications and agents.
23. September 2026
Permission changes for Viva Engage admin roles
Viva Engage is aligning community and membership management with the Microsoft Entra model. From late September 2026, users with only the Verified Admin or Network Admin role need Yammer Administrator or Community Admin permissions to perform some actions.
21. September 2026
Microsoft 365 Developer subscriptions now enforce a 10 GB OneDrive quota
Users with an existing Microsoft 365 Developer subscription are now limited to 10 GB OneDrive storage. This already happened briefly in July, and further tenant reductions may follow.
21. September 2026
“Ask Copilot” in Teams brings Copilot help directly to messages
Copilot Premium users can now use Ask Copilot in Teams messages, which opens the Copilot pane with the selected message content already included.
21. September 2026
New Microsoft 365 Copilot Business subscriptions from CSP Partners will come with PAYG preconfigured
Starting on 2 November 2026, Microsoft will preconfigure usage-based PAYG billing for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business purchases via a CSP Partner.
20. September 2026
Classic Outlook style in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook
Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows get an optional “Classic Outlook” style. The Classic Outlook style should give users a more familiar look and feel during the transition.
20. September 2026
Retirement of the Microsoft 365 Companion Apps
Microsoft is retiring the Microsoft 365 companion apps Calendar, People, and Files. The apps will stop working in December 2026. Admins should uninstall them from managed devices and stop deploying them.
20. September 2026
How to change the PrincipalOwner of a user-owned SharePoint Embedded container
A SharePoint Embedded administrator can now update the PrincipalOwner of user-owned containers. Changing the PrincipalOwner transfers full ownership and prevents the container from being deleted by the previous owner’s account.
19. September 2026
Users can now access shared and delegated mailboxes in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Copilot Chat now lets Copilot Premium users interact with shared and delegated mailboxes they already have access to, right from the chat interface. This capability can reduce the time required to review, summarize, and respond to emails while maintaining existing security and governance controls.
18. September 2026
New Teams Premium trial offer for eligible organizations
Microsoft has introduced a Teams Premium trial offer for eligible organizations, granting a 90-day trial subscription and a potential 50% discount on a one-year Teams Premium subscription for organizations with active Queues app usage.
17. September 2026
New Viva Engage Brand Center
The new Viva Engage Brand Center lets administrators customize the tenant’s logos, brand name, and theme color across the Engage web and mobile apps.
17. September 2026