Disable or restrict Project Manager Agent in Planner
The Project Manager Agent in Planner is getting new features. Admins can manage access by disabling or restricting it through PowerShell.
Microsoft 365
Outlook Lite app for Android will be retired
Microsoft is retiring the Outlook Lite app for Android starting in October 2025, beginning with new users. Existing users can continue for a limited time before the app is fully retired in favor of Outlook Mobile.
Multi-admin email alerts in Microsoft 365 Backup
Microsoft 365 Backup now supports multi-admin notifications. Organizations can configure up to 20 recipients, including admins, distribution lists, or security groups, to receive email alerts for critical backup events and optional routine activities.
New desk reservation capabilities in Microsoft Places
Microsoft is enhancing desk reservation in Microsoft Places with new features such as partial-day and multi-day reservations, automatic release of unclaimed desks, booking delegation, coworker-based desk suggestions, and interactive floor maps.
New Intune policy to disable the Copilot Chat button in Edge for Business
Microsoft has introduced a new Copilot policy in Intune, allowing administrators to control the Copilot Chat button in Edge for Business. Starting with Edge version 141, the previous HubsSidebarEnabled policy will no longer affect the Copilot Chat button visibility. If used, admins should update their configuration.
Teams Meeting Audio Recap: Listen to your meeting summaries
Teams is introducing Audio Recap in Meetings, a new feature that adds a dedicated “Audio recap” tab in the Teams Meet app for Windows and Mobile. The update extends the existing Copilot audio capabilities by providing quick access to meeting summaries directly within your meetings.
SharePoint Agents in Teams Channels
SharePoint Agents can now be added to Microsoft Teams Standard Channels. Users can @mention agents in conversations and receive responses.
More generative AI capabilities for Copilot Standard users
Microsoft is expanding Copilot Standard access with new generative AI features. Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can now create and edit posters, banners, infographics, and images in the Create experience, though access depends on service capacity.
Microsoft Editor browser extensions for Edge and Chrome will be retired
Microsoft will retire the Editor extensions for Edge and Chrome. Writing assistance is being consolidated into Microsoft Edge’s built-in proofing, offering AI-powered grammar, spelling, and style checks without the need for separate extensions.
Microsoft is changing the Teams meeting policy for Copilot
Microsoft is updating the Copilot setting in Teams meetings. Until now, Copilot started with transcription turned on by default. With the new setting, Copilot will start without transcription, and organizers must enable transcription manually if they need it for post-meeting insights.