Microsoft Intune updates: what IT teams should review this month
Microsoft has added several practical changes to Intune over the past month. The main themes are safer staged deployments, faster Windows compliance updates, more reliable device setup, and additional remote support options. Here’s what changed between 25 August and 25 September 2026 , and what administrators should check in their own environments. 1. Roll out apps and policies in stages Intune deployment plans, announced for the week of 21 September, let administrators release supported apps and policies through multiple rollout rings. You can control timing and combine the process with Multiple Admin Approval. The feature covers Windows Win32 and Enterprise App Catalog apps, along with Settings Catalog and Endpoint security policies. For larger fleets, this creates a more controlled way to move from a pilot group to broader deployment. What to review: Choose a low-risk app or policy and define the rings before using deployment plans broadly. For example, start with IT, exp...