The message informs that Microsoft 365 Copilot usage data has been reclassified as required service data, eliminating the need for optional diagnostic data for active usage metrics. This change is effective immediately, and no action is needed if devices are updated to specified application versions.
The September 2024 Microsoft Intune Service Update has been released, updating your account to the latest build. You will notice the updated service release number in the Tenant Status blade. To prepare, review the new features on the Intune “What’s new” page and the linked blogs for detailed information.
Microsoft Teams is introducing two new features to enhance app discovery and adoption, including a curated app section and personalized recommendations. Rollout will start in early October 2024, with full availability by late October 2024. Admins should review preinstalled apps for visibility in the new store sections.
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.
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.
We are announcing the use of natural language and AI to create a flow in Teams feature. This feature allows you to use natural language to create a flow from scratch when the Workflows app in Teams does not have a template that supports your specific scenario. This feature will begin rolling out on September 30, 2024, and will be fully available by the end of October 2024.
The updated Office Add-ins Store will be accessible in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows desktop and web users, including minors not blocked by tenant administrators. Rollout begins late October 2024, with general availability details to follow. Educational tenant admins should adjust settings to control minor students’ access to the store.
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