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MC1184648Viva Engage: Update storyline cover photos in Teams for iOS

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Summary

Users will soon be able to update their Viva Engage storyline cover photos directly from the Teams iOS app. This feature, already on other platforms, will roll out worldwide in early December 2025, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and has no compliance concerns.

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Viva Engage: Update storyline cover photos in Teams for iOS

We’re adding more customization to your Viva Engage storyline in Microsoft Teams. Soon, you’ll be able to update your storyline cover photo directly from the Teams iOS app. Storyline is a personal feed where users can share updates, insights, and experiences across their organization. This feature is already available on Teams for Android, Windows, Mac, and the web, and supports a consistent and personalized experience across platforms.

Screenshot 1: A user's cover photo, with options to Take a photo or Upload a picture.

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This message is associated with Roadmap ID 526783.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete in early December 2025.

How this affects your organization:

  • Who is affected: All users of storyline from Viva Engage in Microsoft Teams.
  • What will happen:
    • Users will be able to update their storyline cover photo directly from the Teams iOS app.
    • This feature is enabled by default and does not require admin configuration.
    • There is no change to existing admin policies or controls.

What you can do to prepare:

  • Update any internal documentation that references storyline customization.
  • No admin action is required to enable this feature.

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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