Microsoft Intune February 2025 Update: What’s New & Why It Matters

Welcome to the February edition of our What’s New in Intune series, where we break down the latest updates in Microsoft’s Intune service release. This month, key themes include enhanced mobile device management, advanced device configuration, and improved security measures. We’ll explore these updates, their impact on MSPs and enterprise IT teams, and how Devicie helps you stay ahead.

Advanced Device Configuration (Windows)

• Windows AI Settings: New settings have been added to the Windows settings catalog, allowing administrators to manage AI data analysis and configure parameters for Recall snapshots.

• Low Privileged Account for Intune Connector: The Intune Connector for Active Directory now operates using a low privileged account, enhancing security for hybrid join Autopilot flows. The previous connector version will be deprecated in late May 2025.

Device Security Improvements (Windows)

• Microsoft Defender Device Control: Intune now enables management of the DeviceControlEnabled configuration for Microsoft Defender Device Control on Windows devices, allowing administrators to enable or disable this feature as needed.

App Management Enhancements (iOS / MacOS)

• VPP Token Name Visibility: Intune has introduced a VPP token name column in the Apps workload, simplifying the identification of token and app associations. This feature is now accessible in the All apps list and the app selection pane for App configuration policies.

Managed Home Screen Updates (Android)

• QR Code Authentication: Now in public preview, this feature supports QR code and PIN authentication for Android devices, streamlining user sign-in processes.

• Additional Device Details: Administrators can now access information such as Android OS version, security patch level, and last device reboot time from the Managed Home Screen app’s Device Information page.

• Ringtone Selector: A new setting allows users to select a ringtone within the Managed Home Screen app, enhancing customization options.

✅ Advanced Device Configuration (Windows)

• The introduction of new AI settings in the Windows settings catalog provides administrators with greater control over AI data processes, aligning device configurations with organizational policies and compliance requirements. Additionally, the shift to a low privileged account for the Intune Connector enhances security by adhering to the principle of least privilege, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. This is useful for administrators wanting to get ahead of the release of Recall, prior to doing their own internal testing.

• The ability to manage Microsoft Defender Device Control configurations further strengthens an organization’s security posture by allowing precise control over device security settings.

✅Enhanced User Experience and Security (iOS & Android)

• The Managed Home Screen updates, offer a more seamless and secure user sign-in experience. These features facilitate quicker device access and provide administrators with critical information for effective device management.

• The additional controls and functionality available allows for deeper and more granular mobile device management capabilities

Devicie is designed to integrate seamlessly with Intune - we are always striving to be at the forefront of Intune product releases.

🚀Advanced Device Configuration (Windows): Devicie has a policy ready to deploy, that allows administrators to have deeper control around their Recall deployment .

🔒Device Security Improvements (Windows): Our policies also include Microsoft Defender settings, ensuring that devices adhere to the organization’s security policies and reducing vulnerabilities.

Check out Microsoft’s official Intune updates for the latest enhancements and improvements, or for further information to this specific service release, click here