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Outlook Actionable Messages onboarding portal refresh: new experience and updated URL [MC1384409]

Message ID: MC1384409 [What and Why:] We’re refreshing the Outlook Actionable Messages onboarding portal with a modernized experience and a new URL to improve usability, strengthen security, and streamline onboarding for developers and administrators. This refresh aligns with Microsoft’s enterprise-ready…

Modern Workspace Pro 9 June 2026Admin impact, Feature update, Stay informedNo Comments

Microsoft Viva

Rolling out a simplified, consistent design and navigation experience in Viva Engage [MC1384422]

Message ID: MC1384422 [What and Why:] We’re introducing the first phase of a simplified, more consistent design and navigation experience in Viva Engage to help users focus on conversations and community engagement. This update aligns Engage’s web and Teams experiences…

Modern Workspace Pro 9 June 2026Feature update, Plan for change, User impactNo Comments

Microsoft 365 apps

Copilot Notebooks available in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Basic users [MC1384425]

Message ID: MC1384425 [What and Why]Copilot Notebooks will be available in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for users with Copilot Chat (Basic) and M365 Copilot (Basic) experiences. This update expands Copilot Notebooks beyond users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on license to include additional Copilot…

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Microsoft 365 apps

Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word: Improved support for complex edits [MC1384426]

Message ID: MC1384426 [Introduction]Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word now includes additional capabilities that are native to Word and support complex document edits. These capabilities allow users to work with tracked changes, comments, document structure, and page elements while respecting existing…

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Exchange Online

Improved PDF preview in Outlook for iOS [MC1384419]

Message ID: MC1384419 [What and Why:]We’re updating the PDF preview experience in Outlook for iOS. This change adds support for Microsoft Information Protection (MIP)–labeled PDFs and introduces a built-in controls toolbar to improve navigation and search when viewing PDF attachments.This…

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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Retirement of Sora video generation experience (Frontier) [MC1384407]

Message ID: MC1384407 [What and Why:] We're retiring the current Sora video generation experience (Sora 2) available through the Frontier program as part of our ongoing investment in next-generation video capabilities. This transition enables improved scalability, performance, and future innovation…

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Mike on Anthropic Claude Sonnet is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot [MC1247880]17 April 2026
Really interesting update. It feels like the bigger story here is not just that another model has been added, but…
Mike on Copilot entry point changes in Excel [MC1282571]17 April 2026
This is a helpful breakdown of what looks like a small UX change on the surface but has very real…
AI Logo Generator on GCP Release Notes: February 14, 202617 February 2026
It’s exciting to see Google SecOps SIEM and SOAR updates rolling out globally. I’m curious if there are any significant…
AI Music Generator on GCP Release Notes: February 13, 202615 February 2026
Security bulletins like the one for CVE-2025-13292 are always a bit concerning, but it’s reassuring to know Google is actively…
Nano Banana AI on GCP Release Notes: February 12, 202614 February 2026
This migration tool seems like a great step for those looking to modernize their infrastructure. Being able to move App…