check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce a “What’s New” page that opens once after major updates, starting mid-February 2026. It informs users about new Edge and Microsoft 365 Copilot features. The feature is on by default but can be disabled by admins via policy. No prior admin action is required.
Details:
Updated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.
[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-February 2026 (previously mid-January) and is expected to complete by late February 2026 (previously late January).
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2025-11-20
updated:
2026-01-14
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Edge for Business introduces a "What's New" page that appears after major updates, showcasing new features and enhancements, which can be disabled by IT administrators if desired.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Disruption from Automatic Page Opening
The automatic opening of the 'What's New' page may disrupt users' workflow, especially if they are in the middle of tasks, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=526798
Lack of User Awareness and Training
Without prior notification or training, users may not understand the new features presented on the 'What's New' page, leading to underutilization of new capabilities and potential confusion.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=526798
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Messages | Updated December 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[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-January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025) and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously late December 2025). | Updated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.
[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-February 2026 (previously mid-January) and is expected to complete by late February 2026 (previously late January). |
| 2026-01-14 | MC How Affect | 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. | 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 WhatsNewPageForEntraProfilesEnabled policy, which will be available once the feature rolls out. |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Last Updated | 12/06/2025 00:08:47 | 2026-01-13T23:11:56Z |
| 2026-01-14 | MC End Time | 03/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-23T09:00:00Z |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Summary | 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. | Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce a “What’s New” page that opens once after major updates, starting mid-February 2026. It informs users about new Edge and Microsoft 365 Copilot features. The feature is on by default but can be disabled by admins via policy. No prior admin action is required. |
| 2025-12-06 | MC Messages | [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. | Updated December 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[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-January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025) and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously late December 2025). |
| 2025-12-06 | MC Title | Microsoft Edge for Business and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing “What’s New” page after major updates | (Updated) Microsoft Edge for Business and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing “What’s New” page after major updates |
| 2025-12-06 | MC Last Updated | 11/20/2025 00:30:44 | 2025-12-06T00:08:47Z |
| 2025-12-06 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-12-06 | MC End Time | 01/31/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-02T09:00:00Z |
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