check before: 2025-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The rollout of the new News feature in Viva Connections for Teams mobile will be completed by end of June 2025. The feature is already available on Teams desktop and web. Users will see SharePoint News instead of the Feed, with a Copilot-powered summary option for licensed users. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated May 20, 2025: The rollout of the feature on Viva Connections in Teams mobile will now be completed by end June 2025. The feature is generally available on Viva Connections in Teams desktop and Teams web platforms.
We are evolving the Feed experience in Microsoft Viva Connections for Microsoft Teams. Instead of the Feed, people in your organization will soon see a Microsoft SharePoint News experience in Viva Connections, for a fresh new look that simplifies the user experience. Learn more:
Introducing enterprise news reader in Viva connections | Microsoft Community Hub
Watch video (14:12 min)
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472018.
This message applies to Viva Connections in Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for iOS/Android, and Teams for the web, with this exception: This rollout will also include a Microsoft 365 Copilot-powered summary experience initially available only in Teams for Windows desktop. Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users will have an additional option to generate a Copilot summary of the top 10 (or fewer) items in a user's News feed. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this summarization feature in the news feed.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late May).
Due to the nature of rollout technology across various platforms, some users may see the new experience sooner than others or in one platform first before the others.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-03-01
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2025-05-21
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva Connections is introducing a new "News" feature in Microsoft Teams, replacing the traditional "Feed" with a more organized and personalized news display, and for users with a special license, a "Copilot" tool will provide quick summaries of top news items.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Change
Users will experience a new SharePoint News interface instead of the previous Feed, which may lead to confusion and a learning curve for users unfamiliar with the new layout.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Viva_Connections_Blog/introducing-enterprise-news-reader-in-viva-connections/4383832
Feature Availability
The Copilot-powered summary feature will only be available on Teams for Windows desktop, potentially leading to frustration among users on other platforms who do not have access to this feature.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472018
Content Filtering
Users may not see all relevant news items due to audience-targeting filters, which could result in missed important updates or information, impacting communication and collaboration.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Viva_Connections_Blog/introducing-enterprise-news-reader-in-viva-connections/4383832
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Enhanced User Engagement through Personalized News
The new SharePoint News experience allows for personalized content delivery based on user preferences and interactions. This can significantly enhance user engagement by providing relevant news tailored to individual interests and work patterns.
- next-steps: Conduct a survey to understand user preferences for news topics and integrate these insights into the news personalization algorithm. Train staff on how to utilize the new features effectively.
- roles: Marketing Team, HR Team, Department Heads
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Viva_Connections_Blog/introducing-enterprise-news-reader-in-viva-connections/4383832, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472018
Streamlined Communication with Copilot-Powered Summaries
The integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot for summarizing news items can save time for users by providing quick insights into the most relevant news, allowing them to focus on important updates without sifting through all content.
- next-steps: Promote the Copilot summary feature among licensed users and provide training sessions to demonstrate its usage. Gather feedback to improve the summarization process based on user experiences.
- roles: Executives, Project Managers, Team Leaders
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Viva_Connections_Blog/introducing-enterprise-news-reader-in-viva-connections/4383832, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472018
Increased Efficiency with Immersive News Experience
The immersive news experience in Teams allows users to consume news without switching applications, thus improving workflow efficiency and reducing context switching, which can hinder productivity.
- next-steps: Encourage teams to adopt the new news feature by demonstrating its benefits in team meetings and providing documentation on best practices for using the immersive reader effectively.
- roles: IT Support Team, Operations Managers, Training Coordinators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Viva_Connections_Blog/introducing-enterprise-news-reader-in-viva-connections/4383832, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472018
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Last Updated | 05/09/2025 23:40:07 | 2025-05-20T21:05:11Z |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Messages | Updated May 9, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are evolving the Feed experience in Microsoft Viva Connections for Microsoft Teams. Instead of the Feed, people in your organization will soon see a Microsoft SharePoint News experience in Viva Connections, for a fresh new look that simplifies the user experience. Learn more: Introducing enterprise news reader in Viva connections | Microsoft Community Hub Watch video (14:12 min) This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472018. This message applies to Viva Connections in Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for iOS/Android, and Teams for the web, with this exception: This rollout will also include a Microsoft 365 Copilot-powered summary experience initially available only in Teams for Windows desktop. Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users will have an additional option to generate a Copilot summary of the top 10 (or fewer) items in a user's News feed. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this summarization feature in the news feed. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). Due to the nature of rollout technology across various platforms, some users may see the new experience sooner than others or in one platform first before the others. | Updated May 20, 2025: The rollout of the feature on Viva Connections in Teams mobile will now be completed by end June 2025. The feature is generally available on Viva Connections in Teams desktop and Teams web platforms.
We are evolving the Feed experience in Microsoft Viva Connections for Microsoft Teams. Instead of the Feed, people in your organization will soon see a Microsoft SharePoint News experience in Viva Connections, for a fresh new look that simplifies the user experience. Learn more: Introducing enterprise news reader in Viva connections | Microsoft Community Hub Watch video (14:12 min) This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472018. This message applies to Viva Connections in Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for iOS/Android, and Teams for the web, with this exception: This rollout will also include a Microsoft 365 Copilot-powered summary experience initially available only in Teams for Windows desktop. Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users will have an additional option to generate a Copilot summary of the top 10 (or fewer) items in a user's News feed. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this summarization feature in the news feed. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late May). Due to the nature of rollout technology across various platforms, some users may see the new experience sooner than others or in one platform first before the others. |
| 2025-05-21 | MC End Time | 07/28/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-08-04T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-05-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva Connections in Teams will replace the Feed with a SharePoint News experience starting March 2025, completing by May 2025. This update includes a Copilot-powered summary feature for Windows desktop users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action is required. | The rollout of the new News feature in Viva Connections for Teams mobile will be completed by end of June 2025. The feature is already available on Teams desktop and web. Users will see SharePoint News instead of the Feed, with a Copilot-powered summary option for licensed users. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Messages | We are evolving the Feed experience in Microsoft Viva Connections for Microsoft Teams. Instead of the Feed, people in your organization will soon see a Microsoft SharePoint News experience in Viva Connections, for a fresh new look that simplifies the user experience. Learn more:
Introducing enterprise news reader in Viva connections | Microsoft Community Hub Watch video (14:12 min) This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472018. This message applies to Viva Connections in Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for iOS/Android, and Teams for the web, with this exception: This rollout will also include a Microsoft 365 Copilot-powered summary experience initially available only in Teams for Windows desktop. Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users will have an additional option to generate a Copilot summary of the top 10 (or fewer) items in a user's News feed. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this summarization feature in the news feed. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. Due to the nature of rollout technology across various platforms, some users may see the new experience sooner than others or in one platform first before the others. | Updated May 9, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are evolving the Feed experience in Microsoft Viva Connections for Microsoft Teams. Instead of the Feed, people in your organization will soon see a Microsoft SharePoint News experience in Viva Connections, for a fresh new look that simplifies the user experience. Learn more: Introducing enterprise news reader in Viva connections | Microsoft Community Hub Watch video (14:12 min) This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472018. This message applies to Viva Connections in Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for iOS/Android, and Teams for the web, with this exception: This rollout will also include a Microsoft 365 Copilot-powered summary experience initially available only in Teams for Windows desktop. Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users will have an additional option to generate a Copilot summary of the top 10 (or fewer) items in a user's News feed. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this summarization feature in the news feed. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). Due to the nature of rollout technology across various platforms, some users may see the new experience sooner than others or in one platform first before the others. |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva Connections: New News feature in Microsoft Teams | (Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: New News feature in Microsoft Teams |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Last Updated | 02/28/2025 23:18:15 | 2025-05-09T23:40:07Z |
| 2025-05-10 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva Connections in Teams will replace the Feed with a SharePoint News experience, starting March 2025. This update includes a Copilot-powered summary feature for licensed users on Windows desktop. The rollout is automatic, and users will see news based on their activity and permissions. | Microsoft Viva Connections in Teams will replace the Feed with a SharePoint News experience starting March 2025, completing by May 2025. This update includes a Copilot-powered summary feature for Windows desktop users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action is required. |
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