The updated large profile card in Microsoft Outlook for Mac, featuring new Organization and Files tabs, is in Public Preview and will be generally available from mid-June to early July 2024. It will be enabled by default with no admin action required.
Microsoft Viva Amplify will support SharePoint audience targeting, allowing news posts to be promoted to specific audiences. This feature will be generally available from mid to late June 2024, with no admin action required for the rollout.
Microsoft Purview is enhancing the Audit custom retention policy experience to make it easier for customers to change the default retention policy across all their Audit logs. With this change, customers can now create blanket custom retention policies that apply to all Audit recordTypes. This capability will become available in addition to the existing support of manually selecting specific recordTypes in a custom policy.
A new Microsoft Outlook for Windows policy will automatically configure accounts using the Active Directory Primary SMTP address. This feature, detailed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396729, will start rolling out in mid-June 2024 and is expected to complete by early July 2024. Admins can manage this policy through the Microsoft Intune admin center. The default policy state is off, and no admin action is required before the rollout.
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon support joining Zoom meetings using an ID and passcode. This feature requires enabling ‘Direct Guest Join’ and will roll out between late June and late July 2024, depending on the region. The feature will be off by default.
Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meeting windows, allowing participants to see up to 4 attendees and their interactions while multitasking. This feature will be available by default, rolling out from early July to late August 2024. No preparation is needed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449 details this update.
Microsoft Purview | Information Protection will soon allow admins to save and share filters in Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer, enhancing collaboration and productivity. Public Preview starts early July 2024, with General Availability Worldwide from early August 2024. The feature will be on by default.
Microsoft 365 and Teams introduce ‘Catch up,’ a new feature in Microsoft Copilot, requiring a license. It provides updates and action prompts on a ‘Catch up’ tab, rolling out from late June to July 2024. No admin action needed for the rollout.
Outlook for Windows and web will soon allow adding shared folders to Favorites. Rollout begins June 2024 for Targeted Release and July 2024 for General Availability. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Learn more at Microsoft Support. Not applicable to Mac or mobile devices.
Microsoft Teams introduces enhanced sound notification controls, allowing users to customize sounds for different notification types. Rolling out for Windows desktop and web in July 2024, with Mac to follow, this feature includes settings for standard, urgent, and priority notifications, with multiple sound options available. No admin preparation is required.
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