Microsoft Teams: Attach Cloud Files in Chat and Channel from Teams Mobile

We are introducing the capability to upload files from OneDrive from Teams Mobile chat and channel for iOS and Android. Additionally, users will be able to view Recent files and attach the most used files upfront from the Recent section.

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Animated Backgrounds in Teams Meetings

The animated background feature in Teams Meetings allows users to replace their existing background with a dynamic animation for a more immersive virtual environment. It offers various options to enhance meeting experience with creativity and personalization according to users’ preferences. Currently, only pre-defined backgrounds from Microsoft are supported. Animated backgrounds are identified by the small video icon in the bottom-left corner of the preview picture.  

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Microsoft Purview – Data Lifecycle and Records Management – Scope the administration of retention and label policies

To assist in the implementation of security best practices, we are introducing new way to assign administrative privileges in the Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Microsoft Purview Records Management solutions that will provide admins the least privilege access required for their job duties.

With this change (currently in public preview), organizations can leverage Administrative Units in Azure Active Directory (AAD) to define who can configure and manage policies in Microsoft Purview. This update will include the ability to set up a Data Lifecycle Management or Records Management admin for a specific geography, department, or other unit, who can manage retention and label policies for their unit. 

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Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) – Enhanced support for Teams video clips

Coming soon to Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium), we’re rolling out enhanced support for Teams video clips.

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Deactivate and delete organisations in Viva Goals

IT admins or Viva Goals admins can deactivate organizations or delete them if required from the Viva Goals Admin portal. They can also configure to automatically deactivate inactive organizations.

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Microsoft Syntex: New Library Setting to Manage Edited Files

Currently, when a file is uploaded or edited in a library where a Syntex model is applied, we process the file to classify it and extract information specified by the model. To provide more control for whether this action happens on file edits, we are providing a new library setting.

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Microsoft Viva: Quick Access to Homesite on Viva Connections Mobile

To allow users access to their Homesite and intranet easily, we are redesigning the Viva connections dashboard layout by adding a shortcut button to the homesite. The same updates will be available for the Tablet experience as well.

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Microsoft Viva Glint service plan availability

You are receiving this message because your Microsoft Viva Suite license will enable access to Microsoft Viva Glint capabilities by July 2023. This update will not change your experience or impact on any other parts of your Viva Suite or Microsoft 365 admin center.

Microsoft Viva Glint is the new “voice of the employee” solution that is available for use with your Viva Suite subscription. Microsoft Viva Glint helps organizations understand and improve employee engagement. Organizations get immediate visibility into the employee experience with org-wide surveys and recommended actions to drive business outcomes. Questions and action plans are based on People Science to guide employee listening and engagement programs that support the employee experience. Leaders and managers can view results to understand wins and opportunities, compare performance against benchmarks and receive personalized suggestions for learning courses, conversation starters, and other actions that support positive business outcomes. Learn more about Microsoft Viva Glint.

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Tasks in Microsoft Loop Components Will Start Syncing with Planner and To Do

Tasks created via Microsoft Loop components will sync across Microsoft 365 apps like Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Planner, and Tasks app in Teams.

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Updated companion mode for Android meetings

This feature allows you to add your Android device to an ongoing meeting, making it easy to chat, react, share, and more.

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