check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneNote
Platform:
iOS, mobile, Online, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) is adding a Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature to OneNote Mobile on iPhone, enabling users to generate summaries and ask questions about notes. Rollout begins late May 2026, completing by late June, with existing Copilot policies applying. No admin action required.
Details:
Updated May 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for users licensed with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium). This update adds a new Summary feature that allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages, as well as ask questions about their notes, directly within the OneNote mobile app. This helps users review and interact with note content more efficiently while on the go.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422324.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by late June 2026.
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Created:
2026-05-12
updated:
2026-05-21
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If users are not informed about the new Copilot chat pane and Summary feature, they may struggle to utilize the new functionalities effectively, leading to confusion and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422324
Compliance Risks
The introduction of AI capabilities that process user data may lead to compliance issues if existing governance and compliance policies are not reviewed and updated accordingly.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422324
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for users licensed with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium). This update adds a new Summary feature that allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages, as well as ask questions about their notes, directly within the OneNote mobile app. This helps users review and interact with note content more efficiently while on the go. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422324. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2026. | Updated May 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for users licensed with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium). This update adds a new Summary feature that allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages, as well as ask questions about their notes, directly within the OneNote mobile app. This helps users review and interact with note content more efficiently while on the go. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422324. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by late June 2026. |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Last Updated | 05/12/2026 03:20:42 | 2026-05-20T18:42:35Z |
| 2026-05-21 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a new chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for licensed users, enabling AI-generated summaries and Q&A on notes. Rolling out worldwide from mid-May to late June 2026, it requires no admin action but needs appropriate licensing and policy review. | Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) is adding a Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature to OneNote Mobile on iPhone, enabling users to generate summaries and ask questions about notes. Rollout begins late May 2026, completing by late June, with existing Copilot policies applying. No admin action required. |
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