check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Stream
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app will get a new chat-first design starting late April 2026, with updates to navigation, chat input, and voice interactions. The update is automatic, requires no admin action, and applies to all users on iOS and Android worldwide, enhancing usability without changing workflows.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are introducing a refreshed chat‑first design in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app. This update modernizes the interface and streamlines navigation to make it faster and easier for users to start, continue, and manage chats. The improved experience is based on customer feedback and aligns the mobile app more closely with the broader Copilot visual design. The updated design will release first on iOS, followed shortly by Android.
[When this will happen]
Public Preview: Rolling out in late April 2026 and expected to complete in late June 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rolling out in late April 2026 and expected to complete in late August 2026.
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Created:
2026-03-31
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2026-03-31
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User Interface Changes
The new chat-first design may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity during the transition period.
- roles: End Users, Support Teams
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/04/01/microsoft-365-copilot-new-chat-first-design-for-the-copilot-mobile-app/
Navigation Adjustments
Changes in navigation may result in users struggling to find features they frequently use, which can lead to inefficiencies and increased support requests.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/04/01/microsoft-365-copilot-new-chat-first-design-for-the-copilot-mobile-app/
Voice Interaction Updates
The refreshed visual experience for voice interactions may not be intuitive for all users, potentially leading to misunderstandings or misuse of the feature.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/04/01/microsoft-365-copilot-new-chat-first-design-for-the-copilot-mobile-app/
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