MC1138793 - Unread News Notifications in Viva Connections

Updated February 6, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing a new feature in Viva Connections that helps users stay informed with SharePoint news. Starting with this rollout, users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams reminding them to catch up on SharePoint news articles they haven’t read from the previous week. These articles will be accessible under the Unread pill in the News tab within Viva Connections.  

This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 498323.

When this will happen

General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2026 and expect to complete by end of February 2026. 

How this affects your organization

Once rolled out, users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams linking them to their unread SharePoint news in Viva Connections. This notification is enabled by default, but users can manage its visibility through their Teams notification settings.

What you can do to prepare

• No admin action is required. The rollout is automatic.
• Admins may wish to inform users about the new notification and how to manage it in Teams settings.

Compliance considerations

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