New recovery options in Windows 11, version 24H2 boost resilience

Now generally available for Windows 11, version 24H2 are two major advancements that strengthen system resilience and minimize downtime: a redesigned user experience for unexpected restarts and quick machine recovery. 

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The July 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available

The July 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, as well as Windows 10, version 22H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.

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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention – Ability to fetch the original file resulting in policy match as evidence (Microsoft Managed storage)

With this capability, Admins can choose to store a copy of the file that resulted in a DLP policy match. The admin uses this data to analyze the contents to confirm the full set of data that was exfiltrated to assess severity. To configure Microsoft managed storage, similar to customer managed storage, the user can go to endpoint DLP settings and select Microsoft managed storage. As compared to customer managed storage – the admin need not configure any additional settings like adding a blob, assigning permissions, selecting storage in policy workflow.

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Outlook: Global Address List Redesign

The Global Address List, or Address Book, is getting a major visual redesign to make it easier to navigate, show more contact information in the search results list, improve its accessibility, and improve its appearance overall. This window is accessible via the To/Cc/Bcc buttons in the email compose form. #newoutlookforwindows

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Microsoft Teams: Emoji Reactions Workflows

Seamlessly set up workflows started by emoji reactions in Teams. When a user reacts to a message with an emoji, the workflow will be kicked off to handle support tickets or start a helpdesk workflow.

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New Outlook for Windows and Web: Outlook Newsletters – General Availability begins for Targeted Release

Outlook Newsletters, enabling users to create recurring internal email updates, moves to General Availability in mid-2025 with default opt-out activation. Admins can control access via Set-OwaMailboxPolicy cmdlet. Organizations should review policies and prepare support teams for this new communication feature.

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Microsoft Teams | New in Admin Center: Self-Serve Fixes for Porting Rejections

Starting late July 2025, Teams Phone admins can self-fix and resubmit certain rejected porting orders via the Teams Admin Center, improving efficiency without removing existing features. Notifications and guided prompts assist corrections, while complex cases still require Microsoft support. The feature is on by default and available to all tenants.

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Power Platform – Prompt Columns announcement

We are announcing the ability to use Prompt Columns, a new data type in Dataverse. This public preview feature will begin rolling out on July 21, 2025, with an anticipated rollout completion of July 29, 2025.

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Power Apps – Agent builder in Power Apps

We are announcing the ability to create custom AI agents by using existing knowledge, logic, and actions in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on August 15, 2025.

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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Block agent author provided authentication in agent tools

We are announcing the public preview of a new security control that allows Power Platform admins to block the selection and use of agent author authentication for tools in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will be available in preview in early August and will reach general availability in the Fall of 2025.

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