Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal: Information Protection – Admin unit scoping in Content Explorer and Data Explorer

This feature introduces Admin Unit scoping to both Content Explorer and Data Explorer, enabling more granular visibility and control over M365 data. It ensures that data exploration respects organizational boundaries defined by Admin Units, enhancing compliance and governance.

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Microsoft Teams: Dedicated download option for tracking all registrations in Webinar

Event organizers can now download a distinct registration report (separate from an attendee list) from the Reports section of a Webinar, in order to have visibility and information about all registrants for a particular webinar instance.

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Word: 3rd party citation add-in in reference tab

This integrates popular third-party citation providers under the Word Reference tab, helping users efficiently complete their reference lists.

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Teams Discover feed Service migration

The Teams Discover Feed backend is migrating from People Prediction Service to Substrate Search Service Recommendations starting June 18, 2025, with PPS deprecated by August 2025. No user impact is expected. Ensure client versions meet minimum requirements on Windows, iOS, and Android before August.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via SharePoint OAL or Templafy

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via SharePoint OAL or Templafy starting August 2025. Admins can connect branded image libraries to enable users to generate slides with organizational images, ensuring brand consistency. Setup requires metadata-rich images and admin configuration.

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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

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

  • Current Channel

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Microsoft Viva: New support for branded themes and typography in Viva Amplify

Microsoft Viva Amplify now supports custom themes and fonts from SharePoint’s Brand Center, enabling branded, consistent communications across channels. Default SharePoint themes apply automatically, with options to override. Custom fonts require deployment via endpoint management. Rollout begins mid-July 2025, with no tenant-level disable controls.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot | New policy to manage Copilot Chat button visibility in Edge for Business

Starting August 2025, Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce the Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy to control the visibility of the Copilot Chat button in the toolbar. Available from Edge version 139, it replaces the HubsSidebarEnabled policy by version 141. No admin action is needed before rollout.

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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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