check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, Outlook
Platform:
Android, iOS, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft will retire the Feed tab from Outlook for iOS and Android between May 1 and late May 2025. Users will no longer access the Feed tab, and it will be removed from the app. Alternatives include Copilot in Outlook, the Files app, OneDrive, and the Recommended section on Microsoft365.com.
Details:
We will retire the Microsoft Feed app from Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android starting May 1, 2025 and ending by late May, 2025.
Users of your organization will no longer be able to access the Feed tab in Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android. The Feed app will disappear from the bottom of the screen for users who had pinned it there. The Feed app will no longer be available in the Apps list for pinning.
As an alternative to the Feed, we recommend using Copilot in Microsoft Outlook. Other alternatives that recommend content similar to the Feed:
The Files app in Microsoft Outlook
The Microsoft OneDrive app for iOS and Android
The Recommended section on Microsoft365.com
The For you section in OneDrive on web
This change will happen automatically on the specified dates and no specific actions are required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
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Created:
2025-02-28
updated:
2025-02-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
Removal of Feed Tab
Users will lose access to the Feed tab, which may disrupt their workflow and access to personalized content.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/ms-feed/m365-feed?view=o365-worldwide
User Experience Disruption
The removal of the Feed tab may lead to confusion and frustration among users who rely on it for quick access to updates and recommendations.
- roles: End Users, Product Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/ms-feed/m365-feed?view=o365-worldwide
Increased Support Requests
IT support may experience a surge in requests from users seeking assistance or clarification regarding the change and its alternatives.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/ms-feed/m365-feed?view=o365-worldwide
Training and Documentation Needs
Organizations will need to update training materials and documentation to reflect the removal of the Feed tab and promote alternative features.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Content Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/ms-feed/m365-feed?view=o365-worldwide
Adoption of Alternatives
Users may face a learning curve when transitioning to alternative features like Copilot, which could temporarily hinder productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft365.com/
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