Microsoft 365 Roadmap

RM558250Microsoft 365 Apps: Cloud Update - Simplified Channel Management

Summary

Use device selection criteria in Cloud Update to assign profiles using Microsoft Entra ID groups and streamline the onboarding process. Admins can combine channel and profile assignment in a single step, making it easier to move devices between update channels and maintain consistent update management across the organization.

Description

Use device selection criteria in Cloud Update to assign profiles using Microsoft Entra ID groups and streamline the onboarding process. Admins can combine channel and profile assignment in a single step, making it easier to move devices between update channels and maintain consistent update management across the organization.

GA date: June CY2026

Preview date: May CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Mar 10, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

Compare any two versions

From
To
  1. Jun 15, 2026 - 11:00 PMLatest - v2

    Changed: Tags, Status

  2. Mar 10, 2026 - 11:00 PMOriginal - v1

    Changed: Initial version