The option to specify client ID and secret when creating Azure ACS principals will be removed. Users must adopt the system-generated client ID and secret. This change will start in early October 2024 and end by early November 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic change. Azure ACS is retiring on April 2, 2026.
EU-based organizations with Teams Q&A data in the US will have their data moved to EU datacenters starting late October 2024. During the migration, the Q&A feature will be read-only for about 4 hours, and users will be unable to create new Q&A-enabled meetings. Notifications will be sent to inform of the specific migration date and time.
SharePoint Admins can soon manage guest app permissions using SharePoint Online Management Shell cmdlets. Updates to Get-SPOApplication and Set-SPOApplicationPermission will facilitate this. Rollout starts early October 2024 for Targeted Release, and mid-October 2024 for General Availability. Admins must download the latest SharePoint PowerShell version to prepare.
Delegate access for mailbox and folders can be granted from the new Outlook app. Users will be able to view the permissions granted for a mailboxes and folders. #newoutlookforwindows
Updates from Teams admin center for Teams devices will happen only when they are idle. This will minimise end-user disruption.
Outlook’s new feature allows creating events by dragging emails to the Calendar icon, rolling out from late September to November 2024. No admin action required, but informing users is advised. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413716 details this update.
The “Online Archive” feature for Microsoft Outlook on iOS and Android will soon allow users to access archived emails directly from their folder list. This feature helps manage mailbox size by storing older emails in a separate archive mailbox. Rollouts will occur from mid-August to late October 2024. Admins must enable the “Mailbox archive” for this feature to be available to users.
The Universal Print feature now includes Pull Print queues, allowing admins to create virtual printer queues linked to multiple printers. This simplifies printing for users, who only need to know one printer for their location. It pairs with QR code secure release, with more options coming soon. Rollout begins October 2024, with full availability by February 2025. Admins should prepare by setting up test printers with QR code release and installing the Microsoft 365 app on mobile devices. No impact on current Universal Print usage is expected. Roadmap ID 395937.
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature to add a location to your presence signal, viewable from profile cards, one-on-one, and group chats. This will roll out in early to mid-November 2024, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Preparation involves reviewing the Microsoft Places deployment guide.
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