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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to memory and personalization [MC1158329]

Message ID: MC1158329 (Updated) Updated April 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction:]We’re updating Memory in Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve personalization and enhance the user experience. With this update, Copilot will personalize responses using…

Modern Workspace Pro 18 April 2026Admin impact, Feature update, Stay informed, Updated message, User impactNo Comments

Microsoft Teams

First channel in new Microsoft Teams will default to threaded conversation layout [MC1283811]

Message ID: MC1283811 Introduction We’re updating the default conversation layout for the first channel created in new Microsoft Teams. Starting in May 2026, the first channel in any newly created team will default to the Threaded (conversation) layout instead of…

Modern Workspace Pro 17 April 2026Stay informed, User impactNo Comments

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams admin center: Events license management for Attendee Capacity Pack licenses [MC1283813]

Message ID: MC1283813 [Introduction] We’re introducing new license management capabilities for Microsoft Teams Events in the Teams admin center (TAC). This update provides admins with a centralized experience to discover, assign, and manage Attendee Capacity Pack licenses for event organizers…

Modern Workspace Pro 17 April 2026Admin impact, New feature, Stay informedNo Comments

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams: Meeting organizers can automatically start transcription without recording [MC1283816]

Message ID: MC1283816 [Introduction]Meeting organizers can now select Transcribe only as an automatic meeting option in Microsoft Teams. This setting starts transcription automatically when the meeting begins—without creating a recording—providing more granular control in meetings where recording is restricted due…

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Microsoft Entra

General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows [MC1282568]

Message ID: MC1282568 (Updated) [Introduction] Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows will soon be Generally Available, enabling phishing‑resistant, passwordless sign‑in to Microsoft Entra‑protected resources from Windows devices.The Public Preview of this capability was previously announced in MC1247893.Users can create device‑bound passkeys…

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Power Platform

Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.8.4.x Production Release [MC1283519]

Message ID: MC1283519 Maintenance window start: April 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window end: April 19, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTC This is the production deployment of Power Pages version 9.8.4.x for Microsoft Dynamics 365. This deployment includes…

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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…