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Summary Microsoft Teams will introduce call quality feedback surveys for Teams Rooms on Android starting November 2026. Users can rate audio, video, and screen-sharing quality after meetings. Feedback helps improve Teams services. No admin action is required before rollout; updating the app and informing users is recommended. Message ID: MC1490912 Published: Oct 7, 2026 Service: …

Summary Microsoft Edge on Windows will retire its legacy direct-WAM sign-in in version 157, fully adopting the OneAuth library to standardize authentication. Rollout starts and completes in November 2026. Admins should identify unmigrated profiles, test transitions, and prepare for possible user sign-in prompts. Message ID: MC1490911 Published: Oct 7, 2026 Service: Microsoft 365 suite Tag: …

Summary Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is privately previewing expanded vulnerability coverage for selected Node.js, Python, and Java packages on Windows devices. It integrates with existing workflows, APIs, and exports, with rollout planned from September to December 2026. Organizations should prepare for increased data volume and validate integrations before enabling. Message ID: MC1490909 Published: Oct 7, …

Summary Microsoft Teams Pro Management portal will add desk utilization analytics, showing usage, reservations, occupancy, and peak patterns. Requires desks with peripheral devices and appropriate Shared Space licenses. Rolling out worldwide from November to mid-December 2026 to aid space planning without compliance concerns. Message ID: MC1490906 Published: Oct 7, 2026 Service: Microsoft Teams Tag: New …

Summary Microsoft Defender for Office 365 extends Teams URL protection to detect malicious URLs in QR codes post-delivery, warning users and enabling security teams to investigate via Advanced Hunting. Rolling out worldwide from October to November 2026, no user action is required, but admins should review related settings and processes. Message ID: MC1490905 Published: Oct …

Summary PowerPoint Copilot will introduce a “Record a Skill” feature in October 2026, allowing users to record and reuse workflows for common tasks. This enhances efficiency and consistency without requiring admin action. Organizations should inform support teams and users about this new capability. Message ID: MC1490903 Published: Oct 7, 2026 Service: Microsoft 365 apps Tag: …

Summary Microsoft 365 Targeted Release will retire in January 2027, replaced by Frontier, Standard, and Deferred release options. Administrators must update user enrollments and release preferences by November 2026, when Targeted Release management ends and a unified release preferences experience launches in the admin center. Message ID: MC1490899 Published: Oct 7, 2026 Service: Exchange Online, …

A time zone change affects Windows devices in Manitoba, with Windows releasing a fix in October 2026. Manitoba is permanently moving to UTC-5 and will not set its clocks back on November 1, 2026. Microsoft recommends a temporary workaround for devices that can’t be updated in time. For the workaround steps and full guidance, visit …

Summary Microsoft Defender XDR will add six new built-in alert tuning rules for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starting February 8, 2026, to reduce low-priority alerts. Rules are visible for review until February 18, then activate by default but can be disabled anytime by admins. No action needed for default use. Message ID: MC1228325 Published: Feb …

Summary The Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel option will be retired from the Office Customization Tool starting April 15, 2026, completing by April 20, 2026. Existing configurations remain unchanged, but new deployments will only offer Current Channel and Monthly Enterprise Channel options. No admin action is required. Message ID: MC1249427 Last Updated: Apr 9, 2026 Published Mar …