Intune policy to determine SMIME cert lookup priority

A new Intune policy allows admins to set the priority order for SMIME certificate lookup in Outlook mobile, enhancing control and security. Rolling out on August 29, 2025, it is off by default. Configuration details and examples are provided. More information is available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients-and-mobile-in-exchange-online/outlook-for-ios-and-android/outlook-for-ios-and-android-configuration-with-microsoft-intune#smime-settings).

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Group-less campaigns in Viva Amplify!

Group-less campaigns in Viva Amplify simplify campaign creation by removing the need for Microsoft 365 Groups or Teams channels. This update, rolling out from late June to mid-July 2025, offers simplified setup, faster performance, and reduced management overhead. No action is required unless updating internal documentation.

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Microsoft Viva Amplify: HPA Deprecation

Microsoft Viva Amplify is transitioning from App tokens to Protected Forwarded Tokens (PFTs) for enhanced security. This change limits publication scheduling to 30 days in advance and affects token validity, requiring users to reschedule if tokens expire. No admin action is required, but documentation updates are recommended.

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Microsoft Copilot: New Microsoft Teams notifications for Microsoft Copilot Academy users

New Microsoft Teams notifications for Microsoft Copilot Academy users will inform them about new courses starting late June 2025. Requires Teams, Viva Learning, and Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. Notifications will appear in the Teams Activity feed and are on by default. No admin action needed. More info available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/academy-copilot).

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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Restrict Microsoft 365 Copilot using content with sensitivity labels

Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Microsoft 365 Copilot is now generally available, allowing organizations to use DLP policies to detect sensitivity labels and restrict access to sensitive content. The rollout begins in late June 2025 and completes by late July 2025. Admins can edit or create new policies and use alerting and simulation features.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Add topic(s) through Copilot to your existing presentation

Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop will introduce a Copilot feature in July 2025, allowing users to generate and insert new topic-specific slides that match their presentation’s design. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and will be on by default. No admin action is needed before rollout.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Add topic(s) through Copilot to your existing presentation – Windows

Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop will introduce a Copilot feature in July 2025, allowing users to generate and insert new topics and slides that match the existing presentation’s style. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and involves new AI capabilities that process user data temporarily. No admin action is needed.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Add topic(s) through Copilot to your existing presentation

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac will introduce a Copilot feature in July 2025, allowing users to generate new topic ideas and slides that match their existing presentations. This feature enhances productivity and design consistency. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. A Microsoft 365 license is needed.

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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: eDiscovery – Review set query report

Microsoft Purview compliance portal’s eDiscovery (Premium) will introduce a new feature in July 2025, allowing users to generate and download hit-by-term query reports from review sets. This feature enhances keyword performance assessment using KQL and is only available in the new eDiscovery experience.

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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery additional enhancements

Microsoft Purview is introducing enhancements to the modern eDiscovery interface, including search and export deletion, advanced indexing, logical operators in search, and new analytics reports. These updates aim to streamline workflows, improve usability, and provide greater administrative control. Rollout begins in late June 2025 and completes by August 2025.

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