The new Microsoft Planner for the web

The new Microsoft Planner for the web integrates features from Microsoft To Do, Planner, Project, and Copilot for a comprehensive task management solution. Rollout begins early October 2024, with full availability by late January 2025. Some features will be unavailable at launch but will return by early 2025. A Microsoft 365 license is required.

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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps:

  • Current Channel
  • Monthly Enterprise Channel
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview)
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel

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Microsoft Purview: Message Encryption portal transitioning to the “.microsoft” domain by the end of 2024

The Microsoft Purview Message Encryption portal is moving to the “.microsoft” domain by late 2024. Users will be redirected to the new domain automatically, with no action required. Organizations should update references and ensure the new domain is not blocked. The portal’s design will also be updated.

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Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint and Viva Insights Integration for Sentiment and Collaboration Data

This integration will allow HR users and analysts combine sentiment and collaboration data together into the rhythm of their business to better understand their people’s full work experience. Integrating Viva Glint employee survey scores with Viva Insights data helps identify opportunities and strengths to meet organizational goals.

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Microsoft Teams: 3×3 video gallery on dual displays for Teams Rooms on Android

Dual display rooms are now capable of presenting up to 18 videos (3×3 on each screen) when no content is being shared during meetings. This enhancement ensures a uniform experience across both Windows and Android Teams Rooms devices.

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Microsoft Teams: Education grid view refresh

Microsoft Teams for Education has updated the grid view, allowing direct access to assignments and classwork. This feature is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412934 and will be globally available from mid to late October 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic update.

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Microsoft Teams: New unified view of all your teams and channels

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new unified view for all teams and channels, with updated management pages for easier navigation and organization. Rollout begins in October 2024, with features enabled by default and no admin action required prior to rollout. Users should be informed of these changes.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Restricted Content Discoverability

This restricts sites from discoverability in organization-wide search and Copilot experiences.

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Microsoft Teams: Network Strength icon to understand strength of your network

Quickly understand strength of your network along with suggestions to conserve bandwidth if you are experiencing networking issues.

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Microsoft PowerPoint: QuickStarter feature retires starting October 2024

The PowerPoint QuickStarter feature will be retired between October 8 and December 31, 2024, for Office versions 2409 for Windows and 2410 for Mac, with no action required from admins. Organizations using it should inform users and update documentation.

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