check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The unread news notifications feature in Viva Connections, sending weekly Teams reminders for unread SharePoint news, will roll out at a future date. It is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and users can manage notifications in Teams settings. Further communication will follow before rollout.
Details:
Updated September 26, 2025: After further review, this will roll out in a future date. We apologize for any inconvenience
Introduction
We're introducing a new feature in Viva Connections that helps users stay informed with SharePoint news. Starting with this rollout, users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams reminding them to catch up on SharePoint news articles they haven't read from the previous week. These articles will be accessible under the Unread pill in the News tab within Viva Connections.
This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 498323.
When this will happen
We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-08-21
updated:
2025-09-26
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Notification Overload
Users may experience an influx of notifications leading to distraction and decreased productivity, as they will receive weekly reminders for unread SharePoint news articles.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498323
User Confusion and Management Issues
Without prior communication, users may be confused about the new notification feature and how to manage it, potentially leading to frustration and misuse of Teams settings.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498323
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're managing a large library. Each week, new books arrive, and you want to ensure everyone knows about them. But not everyone visits the library regularly, so they might miss out on new arrivals. To solve this, you decide to send a weekly reminder to everyone, letting them know which new books they haven't checked out yet. This way, they can stay updated without having to visit the library every day.
In the world of Microsoft Viva Connections, a similar approach is being introduced. Users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams, reminding them of SharePoint news articles they haven't read from the previous week. These articles will be neatly organized under an "Unread" section in the News tab within Viva Connections, making it easy for users to catch up.
This feature is designed to help users stay informed without any extra effort. Just like in our library analogy, the reminders are automatic and require no action from administrators. Users can choose to manage these notifications through their Teams settings, much like deciding whether they want to receive library updates via email or text.
While the rollout of this feature has been delayed, it will eventually become available without requiring any administrative setup. It's like a library deciding to start sending out reminders at a later date. When the time comes, users will be able to easily access and manage their unread news, ensuring they don't miss out on important updates.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-26 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-09-26 | MC Summary | Viva Connections will send weekly Microsoft Teams notifications starting late August 2025, reminding users of unread SharePoint news from the past week. Notifications link to the Unread tab in Viva Connections and are enabled by default but can be managed in Teams settings. No admin action needed. | The unread news notifications feature in Viva Connections, sending weekly Teams reminders for unread SharePoint news, will roll out at a future date. It is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and users can manage notifications in Teams settings. Further communication will follow before rollout. |
| 2025-09-26 | MC Last Updated | 08/21/2025 01:37:33 | 2025-09-26T18:41:55Z |
| 2025-09-26 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing a new feature in Viva Connections that helps users stay informed with SharePoint news. Starting with this rollout, users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams reminding them to catch up on SharePoint news articles they haven't read from the previous week. These articles will be accessible under the Unread pill in the News tab within Viva Connections. This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 498323. When this will happen We will begin rolling out in late August 2025 and expect to complete by mid-September 2025. | Updated September 26, 2025: After further review, this will roll out in a future date. We apologize for any inconvenience
Introduction We're introducing a new feature in Viva Connections that helps users stay informed with SharePoint news. Starting with this rollout, users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams reminding them to catch up on SharePoint news articles they haven't read from the previous week. These articles will be accessible under the Unread pill in the News tab within Viva Connections. This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 498323. When this will happen We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2025-09-26 | MC Title | Unread News Notifications in Viva Connections | (Updated) Unread News Notifications in Viva Connections |
| 2025-09-26 | MC End Time | 10/15/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-03-31T09:00:00Z |
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