14-October-2025 Below you will find a collection of news published yesterday. This news consists of Microsoft’s Roadmap when it is updated it will be below with items. Then there will be a section with the message center, if there is anything new there, this will be automatically included. And it contains a piece from blogs that I follow myself and would like to share with you. If I miss something in the blogs that do have an RSS feed, please let me know.
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The blogs of this day are:
Office 365 Roadmap Updated: 2025-10-14
Additions : 6
Updates : 1
More Details At: www.roadmapwatch.com
Items from the MessageCenter in Microsoft 365
| (Updated) Streamlined file preview experience in Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iOSCategory:Microsoft 365 suite Microsoft 365 apps Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1136042Status:planForChange | Updated October 13, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. When this will happen: Updated Rollout Schedule for iPhone and iPad The first phase of this change is in-product notifications in the M365 Copilot app to encourage users who are editing documents to install the Word, PowerPoint, Excel apps. Users who try to browse files or manage their OneDrive libraries will be promoted to install the OneDrive app. This in-app notification will roll out to TestFlight users at the end of August and become generally available the week of September 15, 2025. This is a modification from the initial post to allow our enterprise customers more time to prepare. The second phase of this change updates the Word, PowerPoint and Excel functionality in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app with previewers that will be made available to TestFlight users only in October and GA rollout will begin mid-October 2025. This will be a gradual, phased rollout that will take about 4 weeks or so to reach 100% of customers. These changes only apply to iPhone for now, iPad will see similar changes with a start of TestFlight in early November, and the start of the GA rollout in mid November. For iPad we will have a phased rollout that gradually ramps up to 100% of GA in about 4 weeks time. To get early builds and test out features before GA dates – you will need to join the iOS TestFlight program for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. There are a limited number of seats available in the iOS TestFlight program. We periodically remove inactive users (those who have not updated their build) to make space for others. If you are unable to join because the program is full, please check back later, or contact your Microsoft Support representative. Learn More: Microsoft 365 Insider program on iOS, Become a Microsoft 365 Insider on iOS. How this affects your organization: Transition to Previewers in the M365 Copilot App for WXP file viewing & File Access & Management As part of this update, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iPhone and iPad will transition to a Copilot powered preview experience for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Users will continue to be able to view files and use Copilot Chat to get deeper analysis and insights on their content. If a user needs to edit, the M365 Copilot app will transition to the standalone Word, Excel, or PowerPoint apps. Users of the M365 Copilot app will continue to be able to browse and search recent files in the app, but users seeking comprehensive file management features will be encouraged to utilize the OneDrive app. When users land in the M365 Copilot app Search experience and navigate to the My files, Libraries, or My device entry points a notification will appear promoting the use of the OneDrive app for these actions. Detailed Change Log: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, M365 Copilot App
What you can do to prepare: Updated Recommendations • Inform iOS and iPadOS users about the updated file experiences in the M365 Copilot app, and for users who have the need to edit WXP files on their mobile devices, encourage installation of the standalone Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps. • The M365 Copilot app should continue to be available to end users as an AI-first productivity assistant. It brings together productivity apps and content with Copilot, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. • Update all internal documentation and training materials to reflect the revised file handling behavior for the M365 Copilot app across iPhone and iPad (coming soon). • For organizations using mobile device management (MDM), push the standalone Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive apps to managed iOS/iPadOS devices. • Join the iOS TestFlight program for the M365 Copilot app to get early access to changes Learn more: Deployment guide: Manage iOS/iPadOS devices in Microsoft Intune Compliance considerations: Impact on Workflows, Admin Controls, and Metrics
The M365 Copilot app remains a necessary and supported solution for enterprise environments, providing preview and AI-powered chat experiences for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Organizations should continue to manage and deploy the Copilot app to maintain access to Enterprise AI workflows. | ||||||||
| Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Split recordings speaker-wise in closed conversation viewCategory:Dynamics 365 AppsNummer:MC1169041Status:stayInformed | Update: Release of this feature has been postponed; we will announce a new date in the future. We are announcing the ability to split recordings by speaker in the closed conversation view in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to split recordings by speaker in the closed conversation view. This transforms the review process from a linear playback into a targeted, navigable experience. Supervisors can directly go to specific speakers sections, such as the customer or service representatives, without going through the entire audio. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness and no action is required. If you would like more information on this feature, please visit Split recordings speaker-wise in closed conversation view. | ||||||||
| Power Apps – Create offline profiles in the maker studio for Canvas appsCategory:Power AppsNummer:MC1171647Status:stayInformed | We are announcing the ability to create offline profiles in the maker studio for Canvas apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on November 12, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature allows makers to create offline profiles for canvas mobile apps without needing to switch between Power Apps Studio and the Power Platform admin center. All app types get the latest updates that sync controls and improve the user experience. Makers can create offline profiles in the app development flow through the app’s settings menu. Both model-driven and canvas apps get new features to control synchronization and improve the user experience. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness and no action is required. If you would like more information on this feature, please visit the Create offline profiles in the maker studio for Canvas apps article. | ||||||||
| Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Agent Insights Empowering AI Supervisors on their Autonomous TransformationCategory:Dynamics 365 AppsNummer:MC1171742Status:stayInformed | We are announcing the ability to view the performance of AI agents from the Agent Insights dashboard in Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Customer Service. The Agent Insights dashboard equips Supervisors with real-time visibility into key performance indicators and operational trends regarding their AI agents, enabling confident, data-driven decision-making throughout their autonomous transformation journey. This feature will reach general availability on November 14, 2025. How does this affect me? The Agent Insights dashboard will include the following key functionalities:
To take advantage of this new feature, admin will have to enable it by navigating to Copilot Service admin center and then the Insights page where you can enable Agent Insights. This is where you can also specify the goals you would like to achieve. If you would like more information on this feature, please visit View Agent insights dashboard. | ||||||||
| Hotpatch efficiency unlocked: Smaller update size Category:WindowsNummer:MC1171745Status:stayInformed | Hotpatch updates, which are smaller than standard Windows updates, bring faster security and improved productivity to your organization. Their smaller size translates to optimized network performance, sustainability benefits, faster installation, and quicker compliance. When will this happen: Hotpatching is generally available. How this will affect your organization: Hotpatch updates save time by installing in the background without interruption or restarts. They drive business continuity by ensuring that users remain secure and productive, without disruption. What you need to do to prepare:
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| Microsoft Copilot Studio – Analyze action usage for agentsCategory:Power PlatformNummer:MC1171800Status:stayInformed | We are announcing the ability to analyze action usage for agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature allows you to understand usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, and optimize performance for agents. This feature will reach general availability on November 10, 2025. How does this affect me? With this feature, you gain enhanced visibility into how actions are being utilized within an agent and can leverage analytics to drive actionable insights. The metrics provided will include action usage rate, and error rate, giving you a comprehensive view of how users are interacting with actions. Additionally, there will be a detailed breakdown of errors, allowing you to pinpoint specific issues and address them effectively. This experience will be available for connector, prompt, and REST API plug-in extensions. What do I need to do to prepare? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. If you would like more information on this feature, please visit the Analyze action usage for agents article. |