check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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 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.
Details:
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).
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Created:
2025-11-20
updated:
2025-12-06
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
The automatic opening of the 'What's New' page may interrupt users' workflow, causing frustration and potential loss of productivity if they are not prepared for this change.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=526798
Increased Support Requests
Users may have questions or issues regarding the new 'What's New' page, leading to an increase in support requests and potential overload on IT support teams.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=526798
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 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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