Microsoft Edge for Business and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing “What’s New” page after major updates

Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce a “What’s New” page that opens automatically after major updates, highlighting new features in Edge and Microsoft 365 Copilot. This rollout starts mid-December 2025, is on by default, and can be disabled by admins via policy. No immediate admin action is required. Introduction: Microsoft Edge for Business is introducing a “What’s New” webpage to inform and educate users about the latest features and enhancements in Edge and Microsoft 365 Copilot. After a major browser version update, this page will automatically open in a new tab the first-time users launch the updated browser. This one-time experience provides an overview of new capabilities, allowing users to explore and try out these features directly or simply close the tab and continue working as usual. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 526798. When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-December 2025 and is expected to complete by late December 2025. How this will affect your organization: Who is affected: All users signed in with their Entra ID using Microsoft Edge for Business. What will happen: After a major browser update, the “What’s New” page will open automatically in a new tab the first time the browser launches. This feature will be on by default. Admins can disable this experience using the Microsoft365CopilotUpdatePage policy, which will be available once the feature rolls out. What you need to do to prepare: No admin action is required before rollout. However, you may: Review your current configuration to determine the impact on your organization. Notify your users about this change. Update any relevant internal documentation. Compliance considerations: No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization. Message ID: MC1188225

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