Teams Mobile: Choose your default browser for links
Teams Mobile now lets users choose which browser opens non-Office and non-PDF links. The system default browser or Edge Mobile.
8. March 2026
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Retirement of Outlook Usage Report in the Exchange Admin Center
Microsoft will retire the Outlook for Windows usage report in the Exchange Admin Center starting in April 2026. Administrators should use the Microsoft 365 Admin Center report instead.
18. February 2026
Microsoft Teams protects user privacy by removing EXIF metadata from shared images
Microsoft Teams now automatically removes EXIF metadata, including GPS location and device details, from images shared in chats and channels. The feature is enabled by default, and changes how EXIF metadata behaves across Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint scenarios.
14. February 2026
Enhanced OneDrive process when employees leave the organization
Microsoft has enhanced the OneDrive process for employees leaving the organization with clearer notifications and improved file transfer visibility. The core mechanics remain unchanged, but the update makes offboarding more predictable.
1. February 2026
Microsoft replaces the 90-day subscription grace period with a new paid Extended Service Term
Microsoft is retiring the free 90-day grace period for expired cloud subscriptions and introducing a paid Extended Service Term (EST).
11. January 2026
Explicit recording consent for VoIP calls in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is expanding explicit recording consent in Teams to 1:1 VoIP calls. Participants must provide consent before audio, video, or content sharing is included in recordings or transcriptions.
11. January 2026
Outlook gets an improved People app
Microsoft is rolling out an improved People app in Outlook, introducing a modern, multi-column contacts experience. This update is mandatory for all users, without an opt-out option.
11. January 2026
Email Delivery is now available for Organizational Messages in Microsoft 365 (limited to Copilot)
Organizational Messages in Microsoft 365 now support email delivery in Preview. The new channel is currently limited to Copilot and uses Microsoft predefined, English-only templates.
6. January 2026
Users in Teams can now start a chat with anyone using an email address
Eligible Teams users can now start chats with anyone using an email address, even if the recipient is not on Teams. External contacts receive an email invitation and can join the conversation as guests.
28. December 2025
New Entra admin roles for Microsoft Purview, managed through Purview role assignments
Microsoft is rolling out three new Entra admin roles for Microsoft Purview that are automatically managed through Purview role assignments. These roles should not be assigned directly in Entra, as any manual changes will be overwritten.
20. December 2025
A new call rating experience in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is rolling out a new Teams call rating experience, replacing the 1–5 star scale with a thumbs-up/thumbs-down system, feedback checkboxes for Audio, Video, and Screenshare, and an optional text field.
10. December 2025
Updated navigation experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot web app
Microsoft is rolling out an updated navigation for the Microsoft 365 Copilot web, Windows, and Mac apps. The update flattens the menu, surfaces key features in the left rail, and relocates the Apps entry point to the footer for licensed users.
23. November 2025
Microsoft will retire the Visio Data Visualizer Add-in for Excel in March 2026
Microsoft will retire the Visio Data Visualizer Add-in for Excel in March 2026. Existing diagrams in Excel will stop rendering. Users must export their diagrams to Visio format before the shutdown.
18. November 2025
Microsoft Teams now supports emojis in section names
Teams now supports emojis in custom section names, allowing users to personalise and visually organise their navigation.
17. November 2025
Collaborative Notes in Teams Chats and a new SharePoint Embedded container IC3_TeamsContainerType
Microsoft is rolling out Collaborative Notes in Teams Chats, stored in new SharePoint Embedded containers named IC3_TeamsContainerType. Each chat note creates its own container, but the containers seem to be in development and not yet finished.
11. November 2025
Licensing updates for Microsoft Cloud products – November 2025
Microsoft republished its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Enterprise licenses with Teams and retired Power Platform and Dynamics 365 SKUs. Microsoft still offers a free Office 365 E3 Developer license, and my monthly update now also includes a table of Microsoft cloud product promotions.
1. November 2025
Microsoft 365 Copilot Library unifies AI-generated images and Copilot Pages
Microsoft is rolling out a new Library experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, combining AI-generated images and Copilot Pages into a single place. However, the rollout currently breaks all existing and new Copilot Pages sharing links.
29. October 2025
Loop Pages in Teams channels simplify team collaboration
Microsoft is rolling out Loop Pages in Teams channels, supported in Standard, Private, and Shared channels. Stored in the channel’s SharePoint folder, these pages simplify collaboration and are accessible across Teams, Loop web, and Loop mobile apps.
2. October 2025
Teams now supports domain blocking via Microsoft Defender Tenant Allow/Block List
Microsoft Teams now integrates with the Microsoft Defender Tenant Allow/Block List, enabling admins to centrally manage blocked external domains across Microsoft 365 services.
28. September 2025
Prevent screenshots and recordings in Teams meetings
Teams Premium now includes a new Prevent screen capture feature. The feature blocks screenshots and recordings on Windows, Mac, and Android, limits video capture on iOS, and forces unsupported platforms into audio-only mode.
21. September 2025