IMPORTANT NOTE: The January Power BI Desktop release began rolling out today (1/20). Updates may take time to reflect in the desktop release. Please allow some time as all updates may not be available immediately. The January 2026 Power BI Feature Summary is packed with exciting news—there are fresh updates, important announcements, and some …
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Read moreWe’ve upgraded the Report Copilot experience in Power BI, making it easier than ever to create, edit, and refine beautiful, data-rich reports with the help of AI. With this update, Copilot in Power BI not only helps you create entire report pages in seconds but now also gives you more control, flexibility, and visual intelligence …
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» Read moreWe are thrilled to announce the release of a new Fabric REST API for configuring connection bindings for semantic models. A connection binding defines what data connection a semantic model will use to connect to an underlying data source.
» Read moreThis month’s update brings exciting opportunities for learning and community engagement, including the upcoming Fabric Data Days and the return of FabCon in Atlanta next spring. Notably, Power BI is making strides in mapping capabilities by transitioning from Bing Maps to Azure Maps, ensuring users have access to the latest features and support. Dive into …
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» Read moreDiscover how Microsoft is transforming data connectivity in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric with a community-driven approach. Learn how you can influence the connector roadmap, submit ideas, vote on priorities, and help shape the future of analytics.
» Read moreToday, we are excited to introduce new semantic model API enhancements, specifically enabling model authors to update default culture and collation settings for deployed models programmatically. You no longer need to redeploy a semantic model in the Power BI service just to update its default culture, collation, or both.
» Read moreUntil now, preparing your data for AI was only possible in Power BI Desktop. That changes today! As of today, we are rolling out the ability for you to prepare your data for AI directly in the Power BI service. This makes it easier to keep your semantic models Copilot-ready without switching tools — and it …
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» Read moreThe Metric Sets feature in Power BI will be deprecated, with a phased retirement beginning October 25th, 2025. What’s Changing and When Scorecards and all associated datasets or measures will not be impacted by this change. Recommended alternatives If you have relied on Metric Sets, here are recommended approaches to continue managing and tracking your …
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» Read moreTMDL view is now generally available in Power BI Desktop!
» Read morePower BI in Teams – Content Shared in Teams Chats Now Opens a Dedicated Separate Window Within Teams
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