Microsoft is transitioning to the new Outlook for Windows, replacing COM add-ins with web add-ins. Users can switch to the new Outlook and install equivalent web add-ins during the onboarding process. The rollout begins in late July 2024, with general availability in early August 2024.
Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout phases starting mid-July 2024 and ending late October 2024. Users can manage hidden channels and opt out in Teams Settings. This feature is default and requires no admin action, but informing users is suggested.
The Microsoft Viva Connections Resources section on mobile will be updated to match the desktop version, ensuring consistency of navigational links across devices. This change, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388369, will roll out worldwide from mid to late July 2024 without requiring admin action.
The message details an upcoming feature in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal: a new cmdlet, ‘Invoke-ComplianceSecurityFilterAction’, for managing compliance boundary properties for mailboxes and sites. It is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 397091 and 398451, with rollout starting mid-July 2024 and completing by late August 2024. The feature will simplify compliance management and is off by default. Organizations are advised to review the cmdlet documentation and prepare compliance admins for the update.
Legacy notification infrastructure for chat messaging in Teams Rooms on Android and Teams Phones will retire on July 31, 2024. Updates to specific app versions are required to avoid disruption. The change does not affect Teams Rooms on Windows or Surface Hub devices, nor Teams Panels.
The Microsoft Intune Service Update for June 2024 includes a new service build for Intune accounts. Users will notice the updated service release number in the Tenant Status blade and can learn more about the new features by visiting the provided links to the Intune blogs and service updates.
A new toggle setting in Microsoft Teams for Desktop and Mac will allow users to show or hide the Discover Feed. This feature will start rolling out in late July 2024 and is expected to be globally available by mid-August 2024. No admin action is required for the rollout.
The new Outlook for Windows will open web links in Microsoft Edge side-by-side with the email, enhancing productivity. This feature will be rolled out from late July to late September 2024 and applies to links from AAD and MSA accounts. Organizations can configure this behavior using the Cloud Policy service or Administrative Templates for Microsoft 365 Apps. Users will be notified of this change and can manage their preferences in Outlook settings.
Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a new content pane for Pages and News, enhancing tools for authors with features like distribution channel selection and audience selection. It will start rolling out in July 2024, with no admin action required for the update.
Classic Microsoft Teams support will end on July 1, 2024, with the ‘NEW’ label removed from the new Teams app mid to late July 2024. Classic Teams will be unavailable on certain OS from October 23, 2024, and for all users by July 1, 2025. Users should update their OS and Teams client to avoid disruptions.
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