WEEKLY BRIEFING · 27 JUL – 2 AUG 2026 · UTC
Full source inventory · public sources only
Week 31 sources
Microsoft published 3 Windows KB releases (3 optional previews). No new MSRC release that week. 21 roadmap changes, led by Purview (5) and Teams (4). 2 lifecycle milestones fall in the next 30 days. 20 Azure updates. 20 Windows and security articles from Microsoft blogs.
3Windows KB releases
21Roadmap changes across 9 products
20Windows and security articles
Windows releases3
Windows and security news20
- Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March31 Jul
- Detecting CVE-2026-54121 (Certighost) with Microsoft Defender31 Jul
- Announcing new builds for 31 July 202631 Jul
- Updates to the Windows Insider Program web experience31 Jul
- What’s new in Microsoft Sentinel: July 202631 Jul
15 more
- Securing Enterprise AI Agents with Microsoft Sentinel31 Jul
- Edge 151.0.4129.59: Chromium security fixes and 15 Edge-specific fixes31 Jul
- Built to Protect: The Architecture Behind Codename MDASH30 Jul
- 90-Day Reminder: AD FS DKM container ACL hardening begins in October 202629 Jul
- The Microsoft AI and Agent Platform — The Platform Behind Intelligent Agents29 Jul
- MDTI convergence in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR is complete29 Jul
- GitLab Patch Release: 19.2.1, 19.1.3, 19.0.529 Jul
- VMSA-2026-0006.1: VMware ESX, vCenter, Workstation, and Fusion updates address multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-59309, CVE-2026-59310, CVE-2026-47876, CVE-2026-41703, CVE-2026-41709)29 Jul
- WAF - WAF Release - 2026-07-2929 Jul
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Security Releases29 Jul
- The July 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available28 Jul
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 29634.1000 for Experimental (Future Platforms)27 Jul
- Securing AI Agents at Runtime: Real-Time Protection and Threat Detection for Microsoft Agent 36527 Jul
- Level Up Your Security Skills This August with the Microsoft Defender Challenge and Learn Live27 Jul
- How Nationwide stays ahead of attackers with Project Perception27 Jul
Lifecycle milestones in the next 30 days2
- Retirement · 2 products: Azure AI Document Intelligence (formerly known as Azure Form Recognizer) v2.0 API; Azure document Intelligence v2.1 Container 31 Aug
Product news139
Microsoft Graph · 35
- Applications (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Applications (v1.0): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- Change notifications | Subscription (v1.0): 2 API change passages1 Aug
32 more
- Device and app management | Cloud licensing (beta): 5 API change passages1 Aug
- Device and app management | Cloud PC (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Files (beta): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- Files (v1.0): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- Identity and access | Directory management (v1.0): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- Identity and access | Governance (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Identity and access | Governance (v1.0): 10 API change passages1 Aug
- Identity and access | Identity and sign-in (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Identity and access | Identity and sign-in (v1.0): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Mail (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Mail (v1.0): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Mailbox import and export (v1.0): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- People and workplace intelligence | People (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Security (v1.0): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Security | Advanced hunting (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Security | Alerts and incidents (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Security | Case management (beta): 4 API change passages1 Aug
- Security | Data security and compliance (beta): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- Teamwork and communications | Calls and online meetings (beta): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Teamwork and communications | Calls and online meetings (v1.0): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- Teamwork and communications | Messaging (beta): 2 API change passages1 Aug
- Tenants | Tenant governance (v1.0): 1 API change passage1 Aug
- Security (beta): 9 API change passages30 Jul
- Files (v1.0): 6 API change passages29 Jul
- Tenants (beta): 7 API change passages28 Jul
- Device and app management (beta): 2 API change passages28 Jul
- Files (beta): 1 API change passage28 Jul
- Security (beta): 2 API change passages27 Jul
- Identity and access (beta): 4 API change passages27 Jul
- Identity and access (v1.0): 4 API change passages27 Jul
- Reports (beta): 6 API change passages27 Jul
- Teamwork and communications (beta): 10 API change passages27 Jul
Purview · 21
- In preview: Permanently delete SharePoint and OneDrive files with Priority Cleanup.1 Aug
- In preview: Prepare Endpoint DLP for permission changes in macOS 27.1 Aug
- In preview: Sensitivity label policies for non-Microsoft connected apps.1 Aug
18 more
- In preview: Use data loss prevention policies for non-Microsoft connected apps.1 Aug
- New: Before enforcing an auto-labeling policy, run it in simulation mode to identify which items it would label without making any changes.1 Aug
- New: Microsoft 365 audit log activities now include Microsoft Defender for Cloud activities, People Skills activities, Microsoft 365 Archive file-level policy activities…1 Aug
- New: Remove a retention hold from an unlicensed OneDrive site by using Security & Compliance PowerShell.1 Aug
- New: Review the minimum OneNote versions and supported sensitivity label capabilities for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and the web.1 Aug
- New: Run on-demand classification scans on Windows endpoints to discover sensitive information without waiting for files to be opened or modified.1 Aug
- New: The Insights tab in the policy details panel provides an at-a-glance view of an auto-labeling policy's performance.1 Aug
- Updated: Added guidance describing how to provide external users access to open files protected by user-defined permissions sensitivity labels.1 Aug
- Updated: App-only authentication for eDiscovery cmdlets in Security & Compliance PowerShell is unsupported.1 Aug
- Updated: Auto-labeling policies can target more than 100 SharePoint sites by using an existing adaptive scope with the SharePointAdaptiveScopes parameter with New-AutoSe…1 Aug
- Updated: Data Quality capability requires the Microsoft Purview account and its data sources to be in the same Azure region.1 Aug
- Updated: Guidance for DLP policies in Microsoft Edge for Business now explains policy sync status, where to investigate managed and unmanaged app activity, and coverage…1 Aug
- Updated: If an active auto-labeling policy stops matching Exchange email because a rule failed to load, contact Microsoft Support to identify the affected rule.1 Aug
- Updated: If an Exchange DLP policy uses sensitivity labels as a condition and policy tips while mandatory labeling is enabled, selecting a label from the mandatory-label…1 Aug
- Updated: In cross-tenant Microsoft Teams chats and channels, DLP policy enforcement follows the tenant that initiated the conversation.1 Aug
- Updated: Microsoft Purview support for Anthropic Claude Enterprise now includes data classification, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, eDiscovery, Data…1 Aug
- Updated: The Endpoint DLP capability comparison now clarifies that policies for access by apps not included in a restricted apps list or restricted app group are support…1 Aug
- Updated: When you remove the last hold from an inactive mailbox, Microsoft 365 automatically applies a 30-day delay hold.1 Aug
Intune · 16
- Registry Inventory in Microsoft Intune: Verifying What’s on Your Devices28 Jul
- Collect Windows registry data with the properties catalog27 Jul
- Controlled Configuration for Microsoft Defender antivirus settings (preview)27 Jul
13 more
- Custom compliance settings for macOS27 Jul
- Dedicated RBAC permission for zero-touch enrollment27 Jul
- Improved on-demand device sync for Windows & iOS/iPadOS devices27 Jul
- New Microsoft Edge settings in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- New OneDrive settings in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- New option for the Remove Default Microsoft Store packages setting27 Jul
- New setting to disable the Get Started app27 Jul
- New settings available in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- New Windows App (Azure Virtual Desktop) settings in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
- Regional support for Microsoft Store apps27 Jul
- Samsung Knox E-FOTA firmware update management for Android Enterprise devices27 Jul
- Skip Setup Assistant screens for tvOS and visionOS enrollment27 Jul
- Updated Visual Studio administrative templates in the Windows settings catalog27 Jul
Commercial changes · 13
- Glossary — Product Terms1 Aug
- Microsoft 365: — Product Terms1 Aug
- Privacy & Security Terms — Product Terms1 Aug
10 more
- Professional Services — Product Terms1 Aug
- Software Assurance Benefits — Product Terms1 Aug
- Universal License Terms for Online Services — Product Terms1 Aug
- Expanded SMB track eligibility31 Jul
- Azure reservation exchange policy update30 Jul
- Specialization skilling updates30 Jul
- August price list won't include a September preview for NCE license-based services29 Jul
- Important updates to partner benefits29 Jul
- Coming soon: Updated Partner Center vetting experience for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program and Cloud Solution Providers28 Jul
- Integrate with Partner Center agent28 Jul
Defender · 11
- Breaking change: Unused actions no longer included in AWS and GCP overprovisioned identity assessments1 Aug
- Classic Defender for SQL APIs retirement1 Aug
- Defender for Endpoint Linux 101.26062.00071 Aug
8 more
- Defender for Endpoint macOS 101.26062.00111 Aug
- Defender for Endpoint macOS 101.26062.00121 Aug
- Defender for Identity sensor updates1 Aug
- Expanded automatic auditing support for AD CS, AD FS, and Entra Connect servers1 Aug
- Microsoft Defender Experts — Product Terms1 Aug
- On-demand malware scanning now supports scanning specific blobs, files, containers, and file shares1 Aug
- Unified RBAC is enabled by default for new Defender for Cloud Apps customers1 Aug
- Update to CVE details data consumption in Azure Resource Graph1 Aug
Copilot Studio · 6
- (Preview) Add Work IQ to your agents to ground them in real-time, shared context across your organization, connecting signals from files, emails, meetings, chats, and Bu…1 Aug
- (Preview) Connect your agent to Fabric IQ to ground responses in business data and analytics from Microsoft Fabric, generating insights grounded in your organization's s…1 Aug
- Add Azure SQL tables as a knowledge source to ground your agent in structured data from your Azure SQL database or SQL Server, so it can answer questions directly from y…1 Aug
3 more
- Control image rendering and embedded URLs in agent responses to help protect users from untrusted or potentially harmful content, configurable per environment or environ…1 Aug
- Learn about usage-based billing for agents, workflows, and apps powered by the GitHub Copilot harness, measured in Copilot Credits.1 Aug
- Onboard to Microsoft Agent 365 for centralized governance of Copilot Studio agents, including identity representation in Microsoft Entra, Conditional Access and access g…1 Aug
Windows 365 · 6
- Android preview support for in-session passwordless authentication27 Jul
- Android support for external identities is now generally available27 Jul
- Autopilot Device Preparation for Citrix Cloud PCs is now available27 Jul
3 more
Azure Virtual Desktop · 5
- App Attach support for multiple user configuration files1 Aug
- Modern Auto-Reconnect (Public Preview)1 Aug
- Modern Auto-Reconnect begins rollout in Azure Virtual Desktop1 Aug
2 more
Azure · 4
- Microsoft Azure — Product Terms1 Aug
- Azure Files, Reimagined: Top-Level Shares with Per-Share Networking, Billing, and Scale30 Jul
- Introducing Compliance Substate for Azure Policy Exemptions!28 Jul
1 more
OpenAI · 3
- Starting July 30, GPT-5.6 Luna costs 80% less, while GPT-5.6 Terra costs 20% less.30 Jul
- Released the official OpenAI Terraform provider for managing OpenAI API Platform resources as infrastructure as code.29 Jul
- Released GPT Transcribe for accurate file transcription and final transcripts of committed Realtime turns, along with GPT Live Transcribe for low-latency streaming trans…28 Jul
Sentinel · 3
- New data sources for UEBA behaviors and anomaly detection (Preview)1 Aug
- SAP solution releases1 Aug
- UEBA anomalies on behaviors (Preview)1 Aug
Azure Arc · 2
Google Gemini · 2
Jamf Pro · 2
- Why fingerprinting is the silent first move in modern mobile attacks31 Jul
- From graphics driver to root shell: a tour of Samsung’s kernel protections29 Jul
Outlook · 2
- [FIXED] Copilot Chat shows three dots in classic Outlook for Windows1 Aug
- [FIXED] Error when opening encrypted email in classic Outlook for Windows1 Aug
Anthropic Claude · 1
Azure PowerShell · 1
dbatools · 1
- dbatools 2.8.431 Jul
Microsoft 365 Blog · 1
Microsoft 365 Copilot · 1
OneDrive · 1
PSParseHTML · 1
- PSParseHTML 2.2.130 Jul
SharePoint · 1
Azure updates20
- Generally Available: Single-click purchase for public SaaS offers31 Jul
- Public Preview: Route-Maps for Azure Route Server31 Jul
- Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for late-July31 Jul
- Generally Available: Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in India South Central30 Jul
- Generally Available: Azure Automation supports PowerShell 7.6 runbooks and Runtime environment30 Jul
15 more
- Announcing: Reservation exchanges for Azure services supported by savings plans will no longer be available starting February 1, 202730 Jul
- Public Preview: Symmetric keys on Azure Key Vault Premium30 Jul
- Public Preview: Support for SMB Opportunistic Locking (Oplocks) configuration30 Jul
- Public Preview: Azure Monitor Logs mirroring into Microsoft Fabric29 Jul
- Generally Available: Azure Sphere OS version 26.09 is now available for evaluation29 Jul
- Public Preview: Azure Enclave28 Jul
- Generally Available: NAT64 on StandardV2 NAT Gateway28 Jul
- Generally Available: Application Routing with Gateway API28 Jul
- Generally Available: Resource placement in Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager28 Jul
- Public Preview: Maximum allowed failures for update runs in Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager28 Jul
- Public Preview: Prepared Image Specification28 Jul
- Generally Available: Microsoft Azure now available from new cloud region in India (India South Central)28 Jul
- Generally Available: Claude Opus 5 on Azure Databricks27 Jul
- Generally Available: HTTP header insertion in Azure Firewall27 Jul
- Public Preview: AI Gateway in Azure API Management27 Jul
From the community12
- Intune assignment filters for every in-support Windows build1 Aug
- Microsoft 365 for IT Pros August 2026 Update1 Aug
- PSA: Duplicate Dynamic Distribution Group detection in Exchange Online31 Jul
- Is Microsoft 365 Too Complex for Humans to Understand?31 Jul
- Is WinGet Enterprise Ready? A Deep Dive Into the Evidence30 Jul
7 more
- How to collect Microsoft Defender Client Analyzer Files via MDE Live Response30 Jul
- Azure Tops $100 Billion As Microsoft Reports FY26 Q4 Results30 Jul
- Quick look at the sponsorOf property in the Graph API29 Jul
- DLP Prevents Microsoft 365 Copilot from Processing External Email29 Jul
- Working with the group insights (analytics) Graph API28 Jul
- Data Lifecycle Management Adds Support for Planner Retention Policies28 Jul
- Exchange Online PowerShell Updates to 3.10.127 Jul
Microsoft 365 roadmap21
Purview · 5
- Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management - Graph API Support for Archive Mailboxes28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention - DLP Policy Change Insights with Security Copilot28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention - Enriched Audit Data for Matched Rules28 Jul
2 more
Teams · 4
- Microsoft Teams: User uploaded custom background images for the new VDI solution for Microsoft Teams29 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Admin setting for simpler meeting passcodes (numeric‑only)28 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Join Google Meet meetings in Teams Rooms on Windows28 Jul
Microsoft 365 Copilot · 3
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updated Copilot Answers29 Jul
- Microsoft CoPilot (Microsoft 365): Makers can build DA's with Flexible layouts and rich UX components28 Jul
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Referenced sources are cited in drafted content28 Jul
Outlook · 3
- Outlook: Clear & Flag Actions in New Outlook30 Jul
- Outlook: Expanded Conditions for Conditional Formatting in the New Outlook for Web and Windows30 Jul
- Outlook: Delimiter setting admin policy28 Jul
5 more products · 6 changes
Viva · 2
- Microsoft Viva: Engage Communities in Microsoft Teams28 Jul
- Microsoft Viva: New Overview experience in Agent Dashboard28 Jul
Microsoft 365 · 1
Microsoft 365 admin center · 1
OneDrive · 1
SharePoint · 1
Other public updates43
- Updates to the Windows Insider Program web experience31 Jul
- Introduction of Macro Region Geography-Based Environment Provisioning31 Jul
- Microsoft 365 Copilot: Planner capabilities in Copilot chat31 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Specify who has control of production tools in meetings and webinars31 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Expanded presenter visibility in Manage what attendees see31 Jul
38 more
- Microsoft Teams: External presenters can manage event production controls31 Jul
- Microsoft Planner: Planner Agent chat in basic plans31 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Manage auto attendant shared voicemails in the Queues app31 Jul
- Microsoft 365: One-time cleanup of aged pending requests in All Agents31 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Pick based work assignment at queue level30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Enable purchase orders with item requirements30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Start quality and coaching in one click with out-of-box criteria30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Use bullseye routing with user groups to orchestrate conversations30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Split recordings speaker-wise in closed conversation view (Preview)30 Jul
- Power Automate - Improved Power Automate licensing dashboard30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Add support to import tasks from other projects30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Language support for quality and coaching evaluations, insights, and nudges30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Configure Minimum Interval of Time Entry Duration30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Track quality trends over time with a historical analytics report30 Jul
- Microsoft Power Automate - Create and visualize custom KPIs in the process intelligence experience30 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Sales - Get lead research and next best actions in Sales Home30 Jul
- Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel30 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Enhanced IntelliFrame with AI data channel for intelligent cameras29 Jul
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Access your organization's brand templates in PowerPoint29 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Teams shared display mode and peripheral detection for BYOD spaces29 Jul
- Microsoft SharePoint Embedded: Update to driveItem.webUrl behavior29 Jul
- 90-Day Reminder: AD FS DKM container ACL hardening begins in October 202629 Jul
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Orchestrate conversation distribution with AI-powered playbooks29 Jul
- Microsoft Copilot for Outlook: New Copilot entry point in Classic Outlook28 Jul
- Upload or add a custom skill with Copilot in PowerPoint (Web)28 Jul
- Add and upload your custom skills to OneDrive from within PowerPoint Copilot (Mac)28 Jul
- Microsoft Whiteboard: Retirement of legacy whiteboards and transition to OneDrive-backed whiteboards28 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Meeting Participant Detail audit records will be available in all participating (non-organizer) tenants28 Jul
- Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Unified data access messages in Microsoft 365 Copilot28 Jul
- Follow up to IT1431577: Recommended update KB5101684 Preview for Windows devices28 Jul
- The July 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available28 Jul
- Add and upload your custom skills to OneDrive from within PowerPoint Copilot (Desktop)28 Jul
- Microsoft Teams: Update the Teams mobile app to maintain Calendar functionality27 Jul
- Microsoft 365 Copilot: Retirement of role-to-skill mapping files in People Skills27 Jul
- Simplifying creation on M365 Copilot mobile27 Jul
- Microsoft Edge: Upgraded Copilot new tab page27 Jul
- Microsoft Entra ID: Optimizations for passkey registration experience27 Jul
- MDO Encrypted email attachment protection27 Jul
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