Starting February 16, 2026, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery direct export packages will expire 14 days after creation, improving storage efficiency and security. This affects exports created after that date, not review set exports. Users should download exports within 14 days or regenerate them if expired.
The Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot empowers users to create rich, detailed reports on any topic they choose whether from work or web content. We are introducing new output formats in the Researcher Agent that will allow users to export and consume generated reports in their preferred formats. Users will be able to export their Researcher reports to PowerPoint, PDF, Infographic or an Audio Overview. We are also updating the UX for previously existing output formats- Word and Pages.
We’re introducing the ability to save meeting invites as drafts on mobile. This feature allows users to begin composing a meeting and return to it later without sending the invite immediately—helping them stay organized and flexible when scheduling.
Admins or app owners can now safely pause an app’s access to Entra protected resources without deleting it or disrupting configuration. When deactivated, the app and its service principals globally (across tenants) can’t request new tokens and user sign ins are blocked, while existing tokens simply expire on their normal schedule. This makes it easy for admins to temporarily freeze suspicious or unused apps during investigations, bulk cleanup, or tenant hygiene work. This capability will initially be available via Microsoft Graph API.
More info: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/enterprise-apps/deactivate-application-portal
Agent Mode in Word lets you choose from multiple models, giving you flexibility to select the right model for your task.
Starting February 16, 2026, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Content Search cases will no longer support review sets or case-level data sources. Users needing advanced review features should use dedicated eDiscovery cases. Existing searches and exports remain unaffected; no action is needed if only searching and exporting.
Starting February 2026, Teams Mobile on Android and iOS will prompt users to choose a browser for non-Office and PDF links, encouraging Microsoft Edge use with SSO and enhanced security. The feature is enabled by default, configurable via PowerShell, and allows users to set their preferred browser in app settings.
Microsoft introduces a paid Extended Service Term (EST) replacing the automatic grace period, allowing monthly paid service extensions after subscription end. Options at term end include timely renewal, paid EST with prorated charges and no changes allowed, or cancellation with 90-day data retention. Applies to subscriptions under the Microsoft Customer Agreement starting Feb 9, 2026 (direct) and April 1, 2026 (CSP).
Microsoft Teams Phone Devices will require app version 1449/1.0.94.2025443703 to enable Explicit Recording Consent for 1:1 VoIP calls starting January 2026. Administrators must update devices before enabling this policy, which prompts participants for consent before recording or transcription begins.
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