{"id":352985,"date":"2025-07-25T09:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=352985"},"modified":"2025-07-25T12:46:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T16:46:09","slug":"whats-new-in-microsoft-intune-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/whats-new-in-microsoft-intune-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Exciting New Features in Microsoft Intune July 2025: LAPS for Mac, Real-Time Apple Updates, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/microsoft-intune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Intune<\/a> continues to shape the future of endpoint management in 2025 with critical updates, particularly for IT teams managing multi-platform environments. <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/microsoftintuneblog\/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-intune-july-2025\/4435146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Microsoft Intune July 2025 release brings<\/a> significant advancements aimed at streamlining device management, enhancing security, and reducing IT friction\u2014especially for organizations supporting Apple, Windows, and cross-platform deployments. Below, we break down the key highlights that will redefine administrative workflows and IT support best practices this month and <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/microsoftintuneblog\/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-intune-june-2025\/4426822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how much has changed from last month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/whats-new-in-microsoft-intune-july-2025\/copilot_20250725_093039\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Copilot_20250725_093039\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353012\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"All the Exciting New Features in Microsoft Intune July 2025: LAPS for Mac, Real-Time Apple Updates, and More\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-150x100.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=216&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=864&amp;ssl=1 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-local-admin-password-solution-laps-integration-f\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>1. Local Admin Password Solution (LAPS) Integration for macOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">A long-requested feature has arrived: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/intune\/intune-service\/fundamentals\/whats-new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intuitive, secure credential management for macOS via LAPS integration<\/a>. With the Microsoft Intune July 2025 update, organizations using Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) can now provision Macs with a dedicated local administrator account. This administrator account is created automatically during enrollment, with the following security measures in place:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Strong, Encrypted, Randomized Passwords<\/strong>: Automatically generated and rotated every six months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Simple Credential Retrieval<\/strong>: IT admins can securely access the current password from the Intune portal, complete necessary support tasks, rotate the password, and return control\u2014without compromising user or enterprise security.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Dynamic User Naming<\/strong>: New user accounts can use dynamic variables (like <code>{{username}}<\/code>, <code>{{serialNumber}}<\/code>, <code>{{partialupn}}<\/code>, and others) for customizable, standardized account creation based on organizational policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This solution means help desks no longer need to request or manage static administrator passwords, which streamlines support and closes the door on a common security loophole for Mac fleets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-real-time-visibility-for-apple-device-updates\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>2. Real-Time Visibility for Apple Device Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Managing Apple device updates can be a logistical challenge, especially when troubleshooting failures and compatibility issues. The Microsoft Intune July release introduces <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/intune\/intune-service\/protect\/software-update-report-apple-per-device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real-time update monitoring for Apple devices<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Live Update Status<\/strong>: IT can watch update download and installation progress for individual Apple endpoints.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Automatic Failure Diagnostics<\/strong>: The new reporting system built on Apple\u2019s declarative device management (DDM) framework helps admins quickly spot failures and understand user interactions with ongoing updates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Improved Response<\/strong>: By knowing exactly where issues occur, IT teams can remediate devices\u2014or alert users\u2014faster than ever, minimizing downtime.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">With Apple\u2019s legacy MDM update workflows being deprecated, these reporting enhancements arrive at a crucial moment for many organizations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-intune-app-management-improvements\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>3. Microsoft Intune App Management Improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Maintaining a large app portfolio is simpler and more transparent in July\u2019s release:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Relationship Viewer for Apps<\/strong>: This new graphical tool displays the connections between Win32 and Enterprise App Catalog apps within Intune. Admins can easily visualize dependencies, upgrades, and installation relationships, improving clarity and reducing accidental deployment issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Apple VPP API v2.0 Support<\/strong>: With Apple shifting its Volume Purchase Program (VPP) API to v2.0, Intune now integrates the new and improved version, delivering faster, more scalable experiences for bulk app distribution on iOS and macOS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>New Data Storage Services for Android\/iOS<\/strong>: Intune app protection policies now allow organizations to specify <code>iManage<\/code> and <code>Egnyte<\/code> as options when authorizing where organizational data can be saved from mobile devices. This adds greater flexibility and compliance control for enterprise workflows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"4-device-configuration-multi-display-settings-for\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>4. Device Configuration: Multi-Display Settings for Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">A significant quality-of-life improvement for endpoints running Windows 24H2 is the ability to <strong>pre-configure multi-display settings directly from within Intune<\/strong>. This update:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Lets IT admins automatically set display preferences (extended, mirrored, etc.) using the Windows Settings Catalog.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Ensures all managed devices present a consistent, efficient multi-monitor experience out-of-the-box.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Reduces manual configuration overhead and speeds up large-scale deployments where monitors are mission-critical.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"5-enhanced-security-baselines-and-endpoint-privile\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>5. Enhanced Security Baselines and Endpoint Privilege Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Security Baseline for Microsoft Edge v128<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Organizations committed to secure browsing experiences gain a new baseline with support for <strong>Microsoft Edge v128<\/strong>. The baseline includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The latest recommended security settings for the new Edge version.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Streamlined deployment from Intune to ensure all managed Windows devices are kept up-to-date with best-practice configurations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) Enhancements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Managing what processes can be run with elevated rights is crucial against modern threats. The following enhancements are now generally available:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Wildcard Support in Elevation Rules<\/strong>: EPM now lets admins write elevation rules using wildcards, offering granular, flexible access control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>File Arguments Parameters<\/strong>: Elevation policies may now restrict or allow elevated access based not only on file but also on command-line arguments\u2014helping administrators control sensitive scenarios (e.g., scripting, installations).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"6-new-protected-apps-and-application-catalog-expan\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>6. New Protected Apps and Application Catalog Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">July 2025 introduces additional first- and third-party apps to Intune&#8217;s protected apps program. For instance, <strong>MoveInSync<\/strong>\u2014developed by MoveInSync Technologies\u2014is now available for Intune-managed Windows 10 and later corporate devices. This addition brings more choices to organizations looking for secure, managed alternatives in their productivity stack.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7-general-quality-of-life-and-admin-experience-enh\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>7. General Quality-of-Life and Admin Experience Enhancements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Streamlined UI for Apps Workload<\/strong>: The Intune admin portal interface for app management now features a more concise navigation structure, helping admins find key information faster and with fewer clicks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Broader Organizational Storage Exemptions<\/strong>: Expanded exclusions for <code>iManage<\/code> and <code>Egnyte<\/code> give organizations finer control over permitted document destinations under app protection policies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"8-global-rollout-details\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>8. Global Rollout Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Monthly Intune rollouts occur in phases:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Day 1:<\/strong> Asia Pacific (APAC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Day 2:<\/strong> Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Day 3:<\/strong> North America<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Day 4+:<\/strong> Government tenants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Some features may take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/sysadmin\/comments\/1loyye4\/july_2025_microsoft_365_changes_whats_new_and\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">several weeks to reach all customers<\/a>, especially those in regulated or government environments. Organizations should <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/intune\/intune-service\/fundamentals\/in-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch the official Microsoft docs and portals for personalized<\/a> rollout schedules and further advisories.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"table-july-2025-microsoft-intune-highlights\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>July 2025 Microsoft Intune Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group relative\">\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto md:max-w-[90vw] border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\">\n<table class=\"border-borderMain my-[1em] w-full table-auto border\">\n<thead class=\"bg-offset\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top\">Feature\/Area<\/th>\n<th class=\"border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top\">Key Update<\/th>\n<th class=\"border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top\">Applies To<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">LAPS for Mac<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Automatic, rotating admin account with secure Intune credential access<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">macOS w\/ADE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Real-time Apple Updates<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Live monitoring and automated diagnostics for updates<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">iOS\/macOS\/Apple devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Relationship Viewer<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Visual tool for app dependencies\/relations<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Win32\/Enterprise Apps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">VPP API v2.0 Support<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Faster\/scalable app purchases and distribution<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">iOS\/macOS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Data Storage Exemptions<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Add iManage\/Egnyte to org data save options in app policy<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">iOS\/Android Apps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Multi-Display Settings<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Bulk-configure display preferences for Windows 24H2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Windows 24H2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Edge Security Baseline v128<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Latest best-practice settings for browser security<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Windows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">EPM Rule Enhancements<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Wildcard matching and argument support in privilege elevation<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">All (Endpoint Mgmt.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">New Protected Apps<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">MoveInSync available as protected app<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Windows 10+ (Corporate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"px-two bg-background border-border shadow-subtle pointer-coarse:opacity-100 right-xs absolute bottom-0 flex gap-2 rounded-lg border py-px opacity-0 transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-100\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center min-w-0 font-medium gap-1 justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center size-3.5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"my-0\">July 2025 delivers one of Microsoft Intune\u2019s most impactful update cycles, particularly for organizations juggling diverse device ecosystems. From automatic admin password management in macOS, enhanced app visibility, to tightly controlled update workflows and expanded security options, these changes help IT teams move faster and more securely\u2014so organizations can focus on productivity, not firefighting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">IT decision makers and help desk professionals should review these features, adjust their policies, and leverage Microsoft Intune&#8217;s documentation to maximize their endpoint management ROI in the months ahead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For a comprehensive list of all updates, as well as in-depth configuration guides, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/category\/microsoftintune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Microsoft Intune documentation<\/a> and update portals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Intune continues to shape the future of endpoint management in 2025 with critical updates, particularly for IT teams managing multi-platform environments. The Microsoft Intune July 2025 release brings significant advancements aimed at streamlining device management, enhancing security, and reducing IT friction\u2014especially for organizations supporting Apple, Windows, and cross-platform deployments. Below, we break down the &#8230; <a title=\"All the Exciting New Features in Microsoft Intune July 2025: LAPS for Mac, Real-Time Apple Updates, and More\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/whats-new-in-microsoft-intune-july-2025\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about All the Exciting New Features in Microsoft Intune July 2025: LAPS for Mac, Real-Time Apple Updates, and More\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":353012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2539],"tags":[1173,1081,829,475,778,249,1087,1083,1267,275,1205],"class_list":["post-352985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-business-and-enterprise","tag-android","tag-apple","tag-copilot","tag-linkedin","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-edge","tag-microsoft-intune","tag-security","tag-settings","tag-windows","tag-windows-10"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copilot_20250725_093039-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1tPj","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":20128,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-intune-july-2024-update-copilot-ai-ass\/","url_meta":{"origin":352985,"position":0},"title":"Microsoft Intune&#8217;s July 2024 updates: Boosting efficiency and security with Copilot-assisted device queries and more","author":"Dave W. 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