The Microsoft Lists app will soon introduce a drag and drop feature to reorder list items, with rollout phases starting in August 2024. This feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can also drag and drop multiple items.
Clipchamp, a video editing tool, is launching for Office 365 E3 and E5 subscriptions. It will be accessible via its Windows app or on desktops through Edge or Chrome browsers. Users can edit videos in OneDrive or SharePoint, and it will appear activated in the Microsoft 365 Admin Console. General availability begins late August 2024. No other parts of Office 365 licenses will be affected.
Four new Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention predicates for Exchange are introduced, enabling detection of unlabeled messages and attachments, and content containing specific sensitive information types or labels. Available late August to September 2024, these features will allow the creation or editing of DLP policies targeting specific email components. For preparation, visit Microsoft Learn. Roadmap ID: 377000.
The Microsoft Teams app update 1449/1.0.94.2024071104 is rolling out mid to late July 2024, offering new features like explicit consent for recording, rich call history, enhanced call transfer, simplified contact management, and a private line feature. Organizations should update their Teams app on phones to access these features. For more details, visit Microsoft Support.
Microsoft 365 introduces a new Scheduled prompts feature for Copilot, enabling automated prompts at specific times in Teams, Office.com/chat, and Outlook. Available early to late October 2024, it requires a Copilot license and a Power Automate license. Admins can manage this feature through the Optional Connected Experiences admin setting.
Microsoft Viva Pulse is updating privacy controls, adding a new ‘Minimum number of recipients’ control. This allows separate management of minimum recipients and responses required for feedback visibility. Rollout begins mid-August 2024, with no admin action needed before then. Preparation involves deciding on control settings and updating documentation.
Microsoft Defender for Identity will introduce new recommendations to Microsoft Secure Score, enhancing security posture accuracy. These recommendations include Azure SSO account configurations and actions for Microsoft Entra Connect accounts. Rollout starts mid-August 2024, completing by mid-September 2024, with no admin action required before the rollout.
We are announcing new functionality to trigger desktop flows in a picture-in-picture window via the Power Automate console or cloud flow.
On July 16, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, which is a compilation of new capabilities that will be released between October 2024 through March 2025. The new features and enhancements provide you with significant capabilities to help transform your business using our applications.
Microsoft Teams will update the Gallery view to dynamically resize room video tiles based on participant count, optimizing visibility in Teams Rooms. This feature requires Cloud IntelliFrame or a camera with ASP capability. The rollout begins mid-August 2024, with automatic enablement but can be disabled by admins.
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