Microsoft 365
Multi-line support for Teams Phone users
Teams Phone now supports multi-line users, letting administrators assign up to 10 numbers to a single Teams Phone user.
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Microsoft Entra
Purview is now assigning workload admin roles in Microsoft Entra
Microsoft has started assigning the new Purview workload admin roles in Microsoft Entra, triggering PIM assignment notifications for administrators.
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft-managed default app consent policy will block 8 additional permissions
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.
Microsoft 365
Rollout canceled: The option to start Teams chats with anyone by email address has been withdrawn
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 365
Extended SharePoint Permissions: Keeping SharePoint access controls attached to downloaded files
Microsoft has released Extended SharePoint Permissions (ESP) to general availability, keeping SharePoint access controls attached to files even after they leave the library.
Microsoft 365
New Copilot-inspired New Tab Page in Edge for Business
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.
Microsoft 365
Outlook Mobile lets users choose what happens to meeting invitations after responding
Outlook Mobile adds a new setting that lets users keep meeting invitations in the Inbox after responding, aligning with Outlook on the web and the new Outlook.
Microsoft 365
Office files in Teams will now open in the desktop or web app by default
Microsoft is changing the default app for opening Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from Teams. Files will now open in the desktop or web app rather than within the Teams window.
Microsoft 365
Awards and Certifications on Microsoft 365 Profile Cards
Microsoft 365 profile cards now include Awards and Certifications, surfacing existing values from the profile schema for organizations already populating the information via Microsoft Graph.
Microsoft Defender
Secure Boot assessment in Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender now flags devices still relying on the older Secure Boot 2011 certificates, helping organizations to identify which ones need attention before they begin expiring in June 2026.