Microsoft has introduced a separate application configuration for Outlook attachment operations. It brings Conditional Access enforcement to attachment download, preview, and upload actions in Outlook. Users who don't meet your policy conditions are now blocked from attachment actions.
Microsoft introduces a new pay-as-you-go billing option for OneDrive Storage, where admins pay only for the storage users actually consume beyond their licensed quota. The feature is currently available in public preview for commercial tenants.
Starting in October 2026, Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management is doubling the auto-expanding archive limit for eligible Exchange Online mailboxes from 1.5 TB to 3 TB. The change requires no additional configuration for mailboxes that already use auto-expanding archiving.
Microsoft Teams is set to allow two separate users to share their screens simultaneously during a meeting. The feature is expected to roll out from November 2026.
Starting mid-September 2026, admins can automatically archive OneDrive and SharePoint files using Microsoft Purview retention policies. Archived files move to Microsoft 365 Archive and are excluded from Microsoft 365 Copilot indexing.
One of the most requested features in Microsoft Teams is rolling out now. I have waited years for this rollout, but before I get to the news, let’s start with the problem it solves. Most of us have done this more times than we can count. Some messages don’t need immediate attention, and some chat or channel messages…
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