Releasesby GlyphCopilot code review: Customization and configurability improvements
Copilot code review now utilizes a firewall, custom setup steps, and independent runner configurations. It now reads custom instructions from the head branch to allow for easy testing and validation of custom instructions. These changes give administrators and developers more control over how Copilot code review runs in their environment.
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Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams is now in Public Preview
The Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams is now in Public Preview . The app brings Genie into Microsoft Teams so users can ask data questions and get answers without leaving Microsoft Teams. See Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams .
Anthropic managed ingestion connector (Beta)
The Anthropic connector in Lakeflow Connect is now available in Beta. The connector allows you to ingest Compliance API data , audit activity, organizations, users, roles, groups, settings, and Claude chats and messages , from Anthropic into Databricks. See Anthropic connector .
Data lineage ingestion control is GA for BigQuery, Spark and Airflow
Data lineage can now be controlled at the organization, folder or project level for BigQuery, Managed Service for Apache Spark and Managed Service for Apache Airflow.
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview and 3 Pro Image Preview are retired
The Nano Banana preview models gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview and gemini-3-pro-image-preview have been retired and are no longer accessible. Update your code to use either gemini-3.1-flash-image or gemini-3-flash-image instead.
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Defender security assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server are now generally available. You can use assessments to continuously evaluate the security posture of your Azure PostgreSQL flexible
Legacy Claude Console Workbench sunsets on August 17, 2026
Access to the legacy Workbench ends August 17, 2026, and saved prompts, variables and evals are not supported in the updated Workbench. Export any data you want to keep from the banner or Organizational Settings.
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Repository-level GitHub Copilot usage metrics generally available
The Copilot usage metrics REST API now reports repository-level activity. Two new endpoints return a daily, per-repository breakdown of pull request activity for Copilot coding agent and Copilot code review. They do this for both enterprise and organization reports.
GitHub Copilot app now available in the usage metrics API
The Copilot usage metrics API now reports the GitHub Copilot app usage in the enterprise and organization 1-day and 28-day reports. This gives enterprise and organization admins visibility into the app’s activity alongside the IDE, chat, code review, and coding agent metrics they already retrieve.
GitHub Mobile: Fix pull request comments with Copilot cloud agent
You can now select Fix with Copilot directly from Copilot code review pull request comments in GitHub Mobile. The button is available both on the pull request’s main view and on individual review comments, giving you multilpe ways to start a Copilot-assisted fix.
GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio , June update
June 2026 is about visibility and trust with a clearer view of your GitHub Copilot usage, a new trust layer for MCP servers, and the first C++ scenarios for the modernization agent reaching general availability. Highlights Here’s what’s new with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio 2026.
AI credit pools for cost centers in the billing UI
You can now manage a cost center’s AI credit pool directly in the billing UI where you create and edit cost centers. Previously, you could only manage this through the GitHub REST API. This feature is available for Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise on GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Toggle the AI credit pool on when you create or edit a cost center.
Copilot users can now see AI credits used per billing cycle
Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise users can now see how many AI credits they’ve used this billing cycle, even without an individual budget. Find this on your GitHub Copilot usage page in your GitHub settings. Previously, the page showed usage only as a percentage of a budget.
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains expands BYOK capabilities
This update brings major advances in customization and model provider flexibility to all tiers of GitHub Copilot for JetBrains IDEs. With richer plugin and provider experiences, improved conversational interactions, and stronger reliability, teams can more confidently tailor Copilot to how they build software.
Security reviews now available in the GitHub Copilot app
You can now run a security review on your in-flight code changes directly from the GitHub Copilot app. The /security-review slash command is shipping in public preview, bringing the same AI-driven vulnerability scanning already available in Copilot CLI into your everyday coding workflow.