Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

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

  • Current Channel
  • Monthly Enterprise Channel
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview)
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel

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Microsoft Whiteboard: @mentions in comments

Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in early April 2024, with completion expected by late April 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook, and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update.

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Power Platform – Announcing Public Preview of new governance features

We are announcing the Public Preview of Power Platform environment groups and rules, and improvements to environment routing. This will help administrators govern at-scale more quickly and easily through features such as Managed Environments for Power Platform.

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Time zone updates for Kazakhstan, Samoa, and Palestinian Authority

Three time zone changes have been put into effect as part of the March 2024 non-security preview update and the April 2024 security update. Samoa has abolished the use of DST. Kazakhstan has switched to a single time zone throughout the entire country. The Palestinian Authority has delayed the beginning of DST for 2024 and 2025. Microsoft recommends temporary workarounds for users affected by these changes. Read individual articles on the Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone Blog
 

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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 Clipchamp: Remove pauses and silences in your videos

Microsoft Clipchamp is introducing a new smart AI-powered feature called Silence Removal that automatically finds and deletes unwanted silences and pauses longer than 3 seconds in video and audio. The feature is currently free to use in preview and will be available as part of a premium subscription after the preview. The rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required. Users can remove all pauses at once with a single click or review each pause and decide which to remove. The feature will begin rolling out in late March 2024 and is expected to complete by mid-July 2024.

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Reminder: Windows 11, version 22H2 (Home & Pro Editions) will receive non-security preview updates until June 26, 2024

Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions of Windows 11, version 22H2 will receive non-security preview updates until June 26, 2024. Previously, we communicated that the last optional non-security preview update for version 22H2 would be released on February 27, 2024. Based on user feedback, this date has been changed so more customers can take advantage of our continuous innovation quickly.
  

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Updates to the Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 user interface

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 UI will be updated to create better visual alignment with Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise). The updates include adding a green shield icon, a persistent legal and data protection disclaimer, a new AI accuracy disclaimer, and removing company branding/logo from the UI. The updates will roll out in late March and be completed by mid-April 2024. These are UI updates only and do not impact Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 terms, privacy, or data protections. It is recommended to prepare users by informing them of the UI updates.

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Updates to the Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise) user interface

Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise) user interface (UI) will be updated to simplify the user experience. The updates include replacing the green “Protected” icon with a green shield icon, adding a persistent legal and data protection disclaimer, adding a new AI accuracy disclaimer, removing company branding/logo, and replacing the chat style selector with a new Copilot settings toggle. The UI updates are expected to be completed by mid-April 2024 and will not impact Microsoft Copilot terms, privacy, or commercial data protection. Users should look for the green shield next to their profile icon or the persistent disclaimer underneath the prompt box to recognize when they are using Copilot with commercial data protection.

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Microsoft Copilot in Windows starts to roll out to more Windows 11 and 10 devices

Starting today, Copilot in Windows (in preview)* begins to roll out to more Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices. In addition, starting this week, people can access up to 10 Copilot requests in Windows before signing in with a Microsoft account or Microsoft Entra ID. After reaching this limit, it will be necessary to sign in to continue using Copilot.

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