WEEKLY BRIEFING · 31 AUG – 6 SEP 2026 · UTC
Public sources only
231 public updates in week 36
No new MSRC release that week. 80 roadmap changes, led by Teams (29) and Microsoft 365 Copilot (13). 29 lifecycle milestones fall in the next 30 days. 14 Azure updates. 16 Windows and security articles from Microsoft blogs.
0Windows KB releases
0MSRC release notes
80Roadmap changes across 16 products
16Windows and security articles
Windows and security news16
- Check This Out! (CTO!) Guide (September 2026)4 Sep
- Help Shape the Microsoft Security Practitioner Community4 Sep
- Device Code Flow: The Gift That Keeps on Giving — To Attackers3 Sep
- VMSA-2026-0007: VMware Workstation and Fusion updates address integer-overflow and buffer overflow vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-59346, CVE-2026-59347)3 Sep
- Windows news you can use: August 20262 Sep
11 more
- More control for Windows Autopatch updates: quality updates, .NET Framework, and quick machine recovery1 Sep
- Expanding memory integrity protection across Windows devices1 Sep
- Stop identity attacks before they start with Microsoft ISPM recommendations1 Sep
- MDATP Linux agent latest release reporting1 Sep
- Security Review for Microsoft Edge version 1521 Sep
- Announcing new builds for 31 August 202631 Aug
- Reminder: Configure firewall and proxies for smooth Windows updates31 Aug
- Introducing Multi-Account Support for Connectors in Microsoft Sentinel31 Aug
- One SOC, Many Tenants: Centralizing Microsoft Sentinel with Azure Lighthouse31 Aug
- What’s new in Microsoft Sentinel: August 202631 Aug
- Security baseline for Microsoft Edge version 15131 Aug
Lifecycle milestones in the next 30 days29
- Retirement · 5 products: Computer Vision API v1.0, Computer Vision API v2.0, Computer Vision API v2.1, Computer Vision API v3.0, Computer Vision API v3.1 13 Sep
- Retirement · 3 products: Azure Functions 1.0 Deprecation, Azure Monitor Data Collector API, Monitoring Support for AKS-Engine 14 Sep
- Retirement · 2 products: Activity logs legacy connector, storage integration API, Azure Maps Gen1 Price Tier 15 Sep
- Retirement: Azure Maps Render V1 17 Sep
- Retirement: Azure Maps Web SDK Map Controls Version 1.xx 19 Sep
- Retirement: SMART on FHIR Proxy in Azure Health Data Services 21 Sep
- Retirement · 11 products: Azure API for FHIR, Azure API for FHIR Gen 1 offering, Azure Container Registry ACR 2017-03-01-(GA) API, Azure FXT Edge Filer, Azure Maps Web SDK v2 Subversion (v2.0~v2.0.32) and Service Module Retirement, Azure Virtual Desktop (Classic), Container Log V1, Get AlertSummary API, Service Bus Control plane APIS v2014-09; v2015-08; v2016-07, Single URL Ping Test in Application Insights, Track 0 and 1 Service Bus SDKs and SBMP protocol 30 Sep
- Retirement · 5 products: Azure Anomaly Detector, Azure Metrics Advisor, Azure Personalizer, Personalizer, Translator Billing Model 1 Oct
Microsoft product news105
OpenAI News · 15
- An Alien Mind6 Sep
- Research acceleration: The view inside OpenAI6 Sep
- Daybreak for Frontline Defenders: $1B to protect essential services3 Sep
12 more
- Legora reviewed 41 documents in minutes with GPT-6 Astra3 Sep
- Playco cut manual fixes 50% prototyping games with GPT-6 Astra3 Sep
- GPT-6 Astra: A new generation of intelligence3 Sep
- Safety overview: GPT-6 Astra3 Sep
- ATV Big Air Tour turned 3 days of work into 3 hours with ChatGPT2 Sep
- How AI-native companies turn workflows into operating capability1 Sep
- Path to Astra: critical capabilities and frontier safeguards1 Sep
- Healthcare organizations can now connect EHR and additional industry data to ChatGPT1 Sep
- How law firm Gilbert + Tobin governs and scales AI with OpenAI1 Sep
- OpenAI supports California’s bill to advance youth AI safety31 Aug
- Polimill builds Japan's next-generation public AI infrastructure31 Aug
- A milestone in expanding access to AI31 Aug
Claude Platform release notes · 12
- Per-message effort changes, in beta, are also available on Google Cloud for Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Mythos 5.1, and Claude Opus 5, with the same mid-conversation-output…3 Sep
- Version 1.30.0 of the ant CLI adds ant apply, which creates and updates agents, environments, skills, memory stores, and deployments from files in your repository.3 Sep
- Like Claude Fable 5, both models require 30-day data retention and aren't available under zero data retention unless expressly authorized by Anthropic.1 Sep
9 more
- On Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, tool_choice types any and tool aren't supported and return a 400 error.1 Sep
- Per-message effort changes are in beta on Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Mythos 5.1, and Claude Opus 5 on the Claude API.1 Sep
- Prompt cache reads on Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 cost $0.25 USD per million tokens: 0.025x the base input price, compared with 0.1x on other models.1 Sep
- Text generated by Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 carries Anthropic's text watermark, and supported image, video, and audio files that Claude produces through the…1 Sep
- The guides for the Claude Enterprise endpoints of the Admin API (user management and spend limits), the Claude Enterprise Analytics API, and the Compliance API now show…1 Sep
- Thinking blocks produced by Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 are preserved only for the model that produced them or a newer one: earlier models can't read them, an…1 Sep
- thinking.display accepts a third value, "updates", in beta (thinking-display-updates-2026-08-18 header).1 Sep
- Turn-scoped system messages are in beta (mid-conversation-system-clear-at-2026-08-21 header).1 Sep
- We've launched Claude Fable 5.1 (claude-fable-5-1), the successor to Claude Fable 5 for long-running agentic coding, knowledge work, and research, alongside Claude Mytho…1 Sep
Azure Virtual Desktop what's new · 8
- Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid (Generally Available)1 Sep
- Display Protection for Azure Virtual Desktop (Public Preview)1 Sep
- Managed identity support is now generally available1 Sep
5 more
Google Gemini Blog · 6
- Create your best tracks yet with Lyria 3.5 in Gemini.4 Sep
- Proactive cyber defense for governments and enterprises2 Sep
- Introducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber2 Sep
3 more
Microsoft Sentinel what's new · 6
- Enable the data lake tier using Table management1 Sep
- Integrated Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and data lake onboarding1 Sep
- Mirror the data lake tier to Microsoft Fabric OneLake1 Sep
3 more
Microsoft Defender for Identity what's new · 5
- Automatic sensor v3.x activation and Windows auditing by default1 Sep
- Combined Sensor management tab on the On-premises settings page1 Sep
- Identity Security dashboard and Coverage & Maturity1 Sep
2 more
Microsoft Defender for Cloud release notes · 5
- AWS GuardDuty coverage status is now shown on the S3 asset page1 Sep
- Enhanced agent for Defender for SQL Servers on Machines is fully available in Azure Government cloud1 Sep
- General availability of Defender for Cosmos DB in Azure Government cloud1 Sep
2 more
SharePoint Blog · 4
- Introducing SharePoint News and Viva Engage cross-posting3 Sep
- What's New in Copilot in SharePoint: September 20262 Sep
- SharePoint Flexible Sections just got more predictable and easier to use1 Sep
OpenAI API changelog · 4
- Added new controls for long-running work with GPT-6 Astra in the Responses API:3 Sep
- Released GPT-6 Astra, our most capable model, built for the hardest end-to-end work.3 Sep
- Updated API errors so applications can distinguish traffic that increases too quickly from temporary model overload.2 Sep
1 more
Classic Outlook known issues · 4
- [FIXED] How to revert the Outlook Desktop WebView based Room Finder to the legacy Room Finder1 Sep
- [INVESTIGATING] Copilot buttons are missing in classic Outlook for Windows1 Sep
- [INVESTIGATING] Voicemail audio attachments might not be visible in classic Outlook1 Sep
Exchange Team Blog · 3
- Take control of your EWSAllowedAppIDs list before EWS access changes4 Sep
- Tell us how you use ObjectGuid, SamAccountName, and DistinguishedName in Exchange Online2 Sep
- Exchange 2016/2019: Throttling and Blocking up to the Final Public Update Baseline2 Sep
Gemini API release notes · 3
- Lyria 3.5 generally available (GA)3 Sep
- Gemini 3.8 Flash generally available (GA)2 Sep
- Agentic video understanding1 Sep
Jamf Blog · 3
- Contagious Interview steps outside the developer workflow2 Sep
- When the AI sits inside the perimeter: from cyber capability to AI governance1 Sep
- Introducing Platform APIs and the Platform API Gateway31 Aug
Microsoft Power Platform Blog · 2
- PPCC 2026: Bringing AI and your business processes together3 Sep
- Turbocharge your canvas development with the canvas authoring agent plugin – now generally available!1 Sep
Power BI Updates Blog · 2
- Modern Power BI architecture choices for reporting on Azure Databricks: A performance benchmark for Power BI storage modes3 Sep
- Power BI sample reports, refreshed with modern visual defaults2 Sep
Microsoft Entra Blog · 2
- Instant revocation of service principal bearer tokens with CAE2 Sep
- What’s new in Microsoft Entra: September 20261 Sep
Microsoft Defender XDR what's new · 2
- (GA) Identity Security dashboard and Coverage & Maturity1 Sep
- (Preview) Integrated Security Operations Center (ISOC) in Microsoft Defender brings XDR, SIEM, threat intelligence, automation, and AI capabilities together in the Micro…1 Sep
Windows 365 what's new · 2
- Add Cloud Apps from file path is now generally available.31 Aug
- Autopilot Device Preparation support for Citrix Cloud PCs31 Aug
Jamf Cloud status history · 1
Microsoft Teams Blog · 1
Microsoft OneDrive Blog · 1
Azure Virtual Desktop Blog · 1
Microsoft 365 Blog · 1
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog · 1
Azure Governance and Management Blog · 1
ITOps Talk Blog · 1
Azure Arc Blog · 1
Azure CLI release notes · 1
- Azure CLI 2.90.01 Sep
PowerShell release notes · 1
Azure Connected Machine agent release notes · 1
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 what's new · 1
Microsoft Purview what's new · 1
Microsoft Purview Blog · 1
- Close the gaps: layered data protection with Microsoft Purview across endpoint, browser, and network31 Aug
Azure DevOps Blog · 1
Microsoft Intune Blog · 1
Azure updates14
- [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Virtual Network Manager IPAM in additional Azure regions3 Sep
- [In preview] Public Preview: Azure Front Door profile and route level WAF policies2 Sep
- [In development] Private Preview: Reader Endpoint for Azure Database for MySQL2 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Defender for Cloud support for Azure Container Apps (Serverless Containers Posture)1 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Windows Server 2025 on AKS1 Sep
9 more
- [Launched] Generally Available: Artifact Streaming on AKS1 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Confidential VMs for Azure Linux1 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Purchase order mapping available in Microsoft Marketplace1 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Firewall auto-learn SNAT routes1 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Copilot Observability Agent supports Basic and Auxiliary table plans1 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Monitor Auxiliary Logs Plan in Azure Government and China regions1 Sep
- [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Monitor Auxiliary Logs Plan support for Azure tables and plan switching1 Sep
- [In preview] Public Preview: Per-disk resiliency for Azure VMs31 Aug
- [In preview] Public Preview: Azure Multicloud Interconnect31 Aug
From the community16
- Autopilot Device Preparation vs Device Association vs Classic Autopilot: What Is the Difference?5 Sep
- 1PhoneMirror Levels Up: Webcam, Stats, Better Screenshots, and Signed5 Sep
- Patch My PC Publisher Preview Version 3.1.0.112 Released4 Sep
- Intune Newsletter – 4th September 20264 Sep
- Are Vibe-Coding and AI-Slop the cause of Windows 11 issues (desktop background, mouse pointer, etc.)?4 Sep
11 more
- Preparing a Microsoft 365 Tenant for Copilot in Late 20264 Sep
- Your Windows Compliance Report Is Lying to You4 Sep
- Inspect and convert mixed Office archives with PSWriteOffice4 Sep
- Revoking Access Tokens for Risky Service Principals3 Sep
- SonicWall SMA1000 Series: Critical Vulnerability Exploited (Sept. 2026)2 Sep
- Teams Clamps Down on MOERA-Only Tenants2 Sep
- Edge WebView2 Runtime (Build 152.0.4191.53): No mouse pointer in the Veeam B&R console or Care Center1 Sep
- Microsoft 365 for IT Pros September 2026 Release1 Sep
- EX1464935: M365 Outage Due to Forgotten Certificate Renewal (August 31, 2026)31 Aug
- Windows Autopilot Device Association31 Aug
- Running a Regular Check for New Graph Permissions31 Aug
Microsoft 365 roadmap80
Teams · 29
- Microsoft Teams: Add multiple steps when building a workflow from scratch4 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: QR code protection in Teams messaging4 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Updated header and dashboard for chats and channels on mobile4 Sep
26 more
- Planner: Microsoft Planner tab support for shared and private channels in Microsoft Teams4 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Admins can control profanity filtering in meeting transcripts3 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Automatic recording and transcription choices align with admin policies3 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Automatic recording and transcription for Teams Call Queues2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Chat panel open by default in the gallery view on Teams Rooms on Android2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Copilot Chat for chats, channels, calls, and meetings in GCC, GCC High, and DoD2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Digital signage support for Teams panels2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Enhanced bookable desk experience with Teams panel-based desk dock devices2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Meeting recap app2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Multi-line Calling on Teams Mobile2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: New room optimization mode user experience in Teams desktop2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: One-stop admin portal for Teams devices with Teams Rooms Pro Management2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Profanity filter is disabled by default for captions2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Quick access to read items from unread-only view2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Report a Message or an External User for Security Concern in Gov Clouds2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Slash commands for apps2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Standardized preview experience for Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Support human interpreter listening mode in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Town hall media optimization for VDI attendees2 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Block all identified external bots automatically from joining your meetings1 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Chat for organizers and presenters in structured meetings and webinars1 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Enhanced cross-platform join via SIP for Teams Rooms on Android1 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Intelligent call recaps in Queues app1 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Mandatory pre-meeting consent1 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: PowerPoint Live Light theme support1 Sep
- Microsoft Teams: Security Detection Report in Teams Admin Center1 Sep
Microsoft 365 Copilot · 13
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Create Videos in the Clipchamp Start Page4 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Federated Copilot Connectors2 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Meeting Prepare from Up Next2 Sep
10 more
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Structured Document Generation with Forms2 Sep
- OneNote: Summary and Q&A in OneNote Mobile with Copilot (Android)2 Sep
- OneNote: Summary and Q&A in OneNote Mobile with Copilot (Iphone)2 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Capture voice notes in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app1 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Domain exclusion for web grounding1 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Employee Self-Service Agent in M365 Copilot1 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Generate documents using forms in SharePoint with Power Automate1 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Power BI integration in M365 Copilot1 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Updates to Memory and Personalization in Microsoft 365 Copilot1 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Chat History Filtering by Copilot Experience31 Aug
Purview · 12
- Microsoft Purview: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention – Device Health Reporting Dashboard4 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Auto-labeling scalability, policy management, and reporting enhancements3 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Information Protection- File Labeler and File Viewer for MacOS3 Sep
9 more
- Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Scanner data export for custom reporting2 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management - Azure PST Import2 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management – Increase in expansion limit for auto expanding archive beyond 1.5TB2 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management- Azure PST Import2 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention - SLA Based Alert Reporting Dashboard2 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Rights Management connector – Certificate-based authentication2 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Purview in Microsoft Admin Center2 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention - User Based Aggregation of DLP Alerts1 Sep
- Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention – Default Protection Controls for Exchange Online in the event of classification failure1 Sep
Copilot Studio · 4
- Microsoft Copilot Studio: Deliver rich interactive app experiences in Copilot Studio agents2 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot Studio: Introducing an App- and Intent-First Agent Creation Experience2 Sep
- Microsoft Copilot Studio: Enabling makers to require human approval for tool calls1 Sep
1 more
12 more products · 22 changes
Microsoft Edge · 4
- Microsoft Edge: Automatically unsubscribe users from notifications sent by scam and malicious sites3 Sep
- Microsoft Edge: PDF Viewer Performance Improvement and Minor Visual Updates3 Sep
- Microsoft Edge: Tab organization enhancements3 Sep
- Microsoft Edge: Work Search Banner for Google2 Sep
Viva · 4
- Microsoft Viva: Create and customize PBI reports4 Sep
- Microsoft Viva: Copilot Analytics - Agent Dashboard.3 Sep
- Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint - New Survey Owner role provides access to survey results1 Sep
- Microsoft Viva: Viva Insights and Copilot Analytics in GCC-High1 Sep
SharePoint · 3
- SharePoint: Admin Center - detailed report on Everyone except external user permissions1 Sep
- SharePoint: PowerShell support for brand fonts deletion1 Sep
- SharePoint: Site Skills in Copilot in SharePoint31 Aug
Microsoft 365 · 2
- Microsoft 365: Entra ID Backup & Recovery1 Sep
- Microsoft 365: Organizational Data Service is now available in GCC-High1 Sep
Outlook · 2
- Outlook: Share Word, Excel, and PowerPoint local files via the new Outlook for Windows1 Sep
- Outlook: User-initiated Copilot insights in classic Outlook1 Sep
Defender · 1
Excel · 1
- Excel: Excel canvas1 Sep
Microsoft 365 app · 1
Microsoft Clipchamp · 1
Microsoft Entra · 1
OneDrive · 1
Planner · 1
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