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github: GPT-4.1 deprecated

GitHub

2026-06-02

GitHub deprecated GPT-4.1 in all GitHub Copilot experiences on June 1, 2026. The affected surface areas include Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Code-first observability for Foundry Agents in VS Code

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Microsoft Foundry adds code-first observability for agent developers in public preview via an observe skill in the Foundry Plugin for VS Code Copilot Chat. The feature lets developers run the evaluation-driven optimization loop from within the editor.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Agent kit for Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit is now generally available. It adds Cosmos DB best practices to AI coding workflows for building database applications.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for early-June

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure SQL now supports using AES 256 symmetric keys to configure transparent data encryption (TDE) with customer-managed keys in Azure SQL Database. This update is in public preview and applies to early June 2026.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Secure, Modern Access to Azure Files on macOS with MS Entra ID

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure Files now supports macOS access with Microsoft Entra ID authentication in public preview. This adds identity-based, secure access to file shares for cross-platform teams.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: File share centric management model (Microsoft.FileShares) for Azure Files

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

The file share-centric management model for Azure Files is now generally available for NFS 4.1 shares on SSD storage. It uses the Microsoft.FileShares resource provider and makes file shares top-level Azure resources.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Unified Text Translation API in Azure AI Translator

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure AI Translator's Unified Text Translation API is now generally available. It provides a single endpoint for multiple translation backends, including neural machine translation, large language model translation, small language model translation, and Adaptive custom translation.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure API Management introduces a Unified Model API for multi-model AI applications.

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure API Management is adding a Unified Model API in public preview for multi-model AI applications. It aims to reduce integration complexity across LLM providers by standardizing API format, SDK use, and governance.

azure: [In development] Preview: Azure Cobalt 200 Arm-based Dpsv7, Dplsv7, Epsv7, Mpsv4, and Lpsv5-series Virtual Machines

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure has previewed new Arm-based Cobalt 200 VM families: Dpsv7, Dplsv7, Epsv7, Mpsv4, and Lpsv5. They are positioned as improvements over the previous Cobalt 100 generation.

azure: [Launched] Global PTU Reservations Are Now Region-Agnostic

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Global Provisioned Throughput (PTU) reservations are now region-agnostic, so one reservation can cover Global PTU deployments across multiple regions. This change is intended to improve reservation utilization and savings.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Azure API Management Premium v2 and Standard v2 now support wildcard custom hostnames.

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure API Management Premium v2 and Standard v2 now support wildcard custom hostnames. This lets you use a wildcard domain and certificate for subdomains, reducing per-hostname setup and certificate management overhead.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure Backup for Cosmos DB

Azure Updates

2026-06-02

Azure Backup for Cosmos DB is now in public preview. It adds vaulted backups for Cosmos DB accounts to support cyber-resiliency, compliance, and isolated backup storage.