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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

Microsoft news recap: Microsoft Edge rolls out Kids Mode and Password Monitor, Minecraft’s next update split into two, and more

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Published onApril 18, 2021

published onApril 18, 2021

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Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read!

Surface Duo for business expands to education and commercial customers in new European markets,

Microsoft isexpanding its Surface Duo for businessto more education and commercial customers across 9 new European markets. The new markets include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Microsoft Edge version 90 starts rolling out with new Kids mode and Passwords Monitor

Thelatest major version of Microsoft Edge, version 90, began rolling outto users this week. The latest release includes a new Kids mode, as well as Password Monitor. Kids Mode allows parents to select an age range, which will deliver a curated experience for the respective age range, as well as enabling Bing SafeSearch and preventing tracking. Password Monitor, on the other hand, will detect if any saved passwords are involved in any leaks, and will alert you to change your password if that’s the case, helping increase security of your accounts on the internet.

Minecraft’s big Caves and Cliffs update is being split into two releases

Thenext major update for Minecraft, Caves and Cliffs, has been split into two separate releasesto help ensure that the quality of the update is high, to deliver a polished experience. The first-half is still expected to be released this summer, whilst the other is expected in the holiday season.

Microsoft Flight Simulator’s latest free World Update focuses on France and Benelux

Thenext free World Update for Microsoft Flight Simulatorwill be taking the game to France and Benelux, providing more detailed visuals of Paris and Amsterdam, and providing three new hand-crafted airports at Megève, Nice, and Rotterdam.

This week in Microsoft Teams

Dynamic View for Microsoft Teams Meetings is now available in public preview

Microsoft Teams’ Dynamic View feature, which lets you share content side-by-side with participants, hasnow entered public preview.

Microsoft Teams now lets Mac users share system audio with Meetings participants

System audio on Mac can now be shared with meetings participants, allowing you to share audio from your Mac with those taking part in the meeting.

Microsoft is simplifying the name of its Tasks app in Teams

Thename of the Tasks app in Microsoft Teams is to be simplified. Currently named “Tasks by Planner and To Do”, it will soon be renamed to just “Tasks”, making it easier to understand.

Microsoft Teams for iOS gets custom backgrounds support for meetings

Video calls and meetings on theMicrosoft Teams app on iOS have now received support for custom backgrounds. The feature has started rolling out across iPhone and iPad.

Microsoft launches new “Modern” accessories certified for Microsoft Teams

Anew line of accessories have been launchedby Microsoft, dubbed “Modern”, that are certified for use with Microsoft Teams. The line-up includes a webcam, two headsets, and a USB-C speaker.

Approvals in Microsoft Teams is getting eSignature support, Approval Templates this month

A slew ofnew features are coming to the Approvals feature in Microsoft Teams, including the ability to have eSignatures, create templates, and more. Some features have already launched, with the remainder expected by the end of the month.

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Microsoft news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft news recap: Microsoft Edge rolls out Kids Mode and Password Monitor, Minecraft’s next update split into two, and more#

This week in Microsoft Teams#