Neowin News Feed for: Onedrive

Microsoft is bringing big performance improvements to OneDrive on Mac

Taras Buria — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:38:01 +0000

Microsoft is having some very good news for those using OneDrive on macOS, promising a faster and more reliable client. Read more...

OneDrive is getting a powerful file rename feature soon

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:06:01 +0000

A new AI-powered OneDrive feature that could make organizing uploaded files much easier for users is coming soon, but Microsoft has left out one key detail. Read more...

Microsoft shares what's coming next for OneDrive

Usama Jawad — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:16:02 +0000

Microsoft is reshaping OneDrive with a focus on speed, collaboration, and AI, making sure that it remains your go-to solution for content storage. Read more...

Thousands of users got affected by OneDrive unstoppable spam on Windows, Android, Mac

Sayan Sen — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:10:02 +0000

Microsoft had acknowledged that many users got affected by a weird OneDrive bug wherein spam files and folders would be shared with them by random users. Read more...

Microsoft to stop sending cloud-deleted OneDrive files to local Recycle Bin

Paul Hill — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:16:01 +0000

A major change to OneDrive sync is coming next month. Find out why Microsoft is removing the local safety net for cloud deletions and where your files will go instead. Read more...

PSA: Microsoft is deleting SwiftKey accounts this month, here is what you need to do

Taras Buria — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:56:01 +0000

Windows 11 is not the only thing where Microsoft Account is mandatory. SwiftKey is switching to MSA as well, and if you don't migrate, your SwiftKey account and its data will soon be deleted. Read more...

OneDrive gets injected with another AI feature

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:52:01 +0000

Your photos are about to get a creative twist. Microsoft just dropped a new OneDrive feature that changes how you see your memories forever. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing some much needed enhancements to OneDrive, Teams, and Word

Usama Jawad — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:56:01 +0000

Microsoft just teased upcoming changes across several Microsoft 365 apps, hinting at smarter behavior, cleaner workflows, and some long-requested improvements. Read more...

Beware: Windows PCs are being sold with misleading storage specs on Amazon

Usama Jawad — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:10:01 +0000

Amazon sellers are quietly inflating Windows laptop storage by bundling OneDrive, and many buyers are missing the fine print. Read more...

Microsoft is redesigning SharePoint to focus more on AI

Usama Jawad — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:44:01 +0000

Microsoft teases a reimagined SharePoint with AI at the core, while OneDrive gets a small but useful tweak IT admins will notice. Read more...

OneDrive gets huge update on macOS

Usama Jawad — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:48:01 +0000

OneDrive just got a slick macOS makeover, and it might be the upgrade Mac users have been waiting for. Read more...

Microsoft Lens is being pulled from app stores today: Here is how to keep using it

Paul Hill — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:44:01 +0000

Microsoft Lens leaves app stores today. Grab it now to keep scanning until March 9, but watch out for these frustrating login requirements. Read more...

You can now give AI agents access to your OneDrive

Usama Jawad — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:54:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced the general availability of agents in OneDrive, which serve as your AI teammates. Read more...

Microsoft finally shares workarounds for Windows 11 bug that breaks Outlook in many ways

Sayan Sen — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:34:02 +0000

Microsoft has finally issued workarounds for Outlook bugs that apparently made the application "completely unusable" after the latest Windows 11 update. Read more...

Patch Tuesday nightmare continues: Certain Windows apps will freeze during use

Usama Jawad — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:32:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update (KB5074109) continues to wreak havoc, by now breaking applications like Outlook that interact with cloud storage services such as OneDrive. Read more...

Microsoft Lens has been retired

Usama Jawad — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that its free document scanning app for iOS and Android, dubbed Microsoft Lens (previously Office Lens), has now been retired. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing exciting features to Outlook, Teams, Edge, and Copilot

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is rebranding some Edge features, and bringing new capabilities to other Microsoft 365 software. Read more...

Firefox 144.0.2 is out with fixes for crashes on Windows, OneDrive issues, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:22:02 +0000

Mozilla has released Firefox 144.0.2 with a pretty long list of various fixes, including crashes on Windows, OneDrive bugs, and more. Read more...

Apple quietly opens up background photo backups to third-party apps with iOS 26.1

Karthik Mudaliar — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:38:02 +0000

Apple's iOS 26.1 update introduces a new PhotoKit framework that lets third-party photo apps like Google Photos and Dropbox back up images in the background. Read more...

Microsoft announces seamless Copilot integration in OneDrive for enterprise users

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is improving OneDrive with new Copilot AI features, including a floating Copilot icon for quick AI actions and more. Read more...

Microsoft introduces a major update for OneDrive photos experience

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a significant update for the photos experience in OneDrive, introducing a new "Moments" tab for curated memories. Read more...

Microsoft's gorgeous new Windows 11 OneDrive app leaks from official servers

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:06:01 +0000

Microsoft is working on a new OneDrive app for Windows 11 and it has leaked early from Microsoft's official servers. The first look suggests it is fairly gorgeous. Read more...

Microsoft claims that OneDrive is more than just simple cloud storage

Usama Jawad — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has emphasized that OneDrive is more than just a cloud storage solution; it's actually a "productivity powerhouse." Read more...

Samsung is reportedly dropping OneDrive sync in Galaxy phones

Taras Buria — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:42:01 +0000

If you own a Galaxy smartphone and you back up photos in Microsoft's OneDrive, there is some bad news for you. Read more...

Microsoft 365 now offers deeper integration with OneDrive in Windows

Usama Jawad — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:34:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced new ways for Microsoft 365 subscribers using OneDrive to take advantage of Copilot in File Explorer on Windows. Read more...

Word documents created on Windows will automatically be saved to the cloud

Usama Jawad — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:40:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced that Word for Windows will autosave content to the cloud by default. The feature is currently being tested with Insiders. Read more...

Microsoft tells Windows, Mac, Android users to turn it "off & on" if OneDrive Search breaks

Sayan Sen — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:42:01 +0000

Microsoft last month confirmed that OneDrive Search was not working properly for many users. Today, the company has shared a workaround if the function still does not work. Read more...

OneDrive search is currently broken for many users

Taras Buria — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:36:01 +0000

Microsoft acknowledged an issue with its OneDrive cloud storage, which makes it hard to find stuff you need. Read more...

Microsoft locks Windows 11 user out, shows how easy losing data from forced encryption is

Sayan Sen — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:18:01 +0000

The forced Microsoft Account requirement and BitLocker auto encryption can lead to catastrophic issues on Windows if you aren't careful, and especially in the case of a lockout. Read more...

OneDrive for Mac now lets you sync files to removable drives

Taras Buria — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:24:01 +0000

OneDrive for Mac is getting a long-anticipated feature that will make life easier for those who frequently work with external drives. Read more...

How to change folder colors in OneDrive

Taras Buria — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:38:01 +0000

Did you know that OneDrive lets you change folder colors? Here is how to do that so that you have more personalized cloud storage. Read more...

Live Portraits with user-customizable avatars are now in testing for Microsoft Copilot

David Uzondu — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has been spotted testing a new Copilot feature that lets users choose avatars, giving a face to its voice-based interactions. Read more...

Microsoft assures OneDrive backup prompts are still coming for Microsoft 365 apps

Sayan Sen — Fri, 16 May 2025 08:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has delayed the OneDrive prompts for Microsoft 365 apps but has confirmed it is still coming with some new additional details. Read more...

Following GitHub, OpenAI rolls out OneDrive and SharePoint connector for ChatGPT

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 12 May 2025 22:02:01 +0000

Following the GitHub connector for source code research, ChatGPT can now integrate with Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint for deep research on documents. Read more...

Microsoft explains benefits of why it will soon prompt M365 files be backed up to OneDrive

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:22:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it will soon prompt users to back up their Microsoft 365 app files to OneDrive. It has also outlined the benefits of doing so. Read more...

Microsoft 365 subscribers get access to Copilot for OneDrive

Taras Buria — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:42:01 +0000

If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can now access new Copilot features for OneDrive on the web. Read more...

Microsoft finally has update on OneDrive shared folders turning to internet shortcut links

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has an update on the whole situation where OneDrive shared folders are converting to internet shortcut links. The bug is almost a year old. Read more...

Microsoft has an important warning about unlicensed OneDrive accounts

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:04:01 +0000

Microsoft has put out a warning to admins about unlicensed OneDrive accounts. The changes are set to come in on January 27. Read more...

Microsoft fixes OneDrive freezes on macOS, offers affected users a workaround

Taras Buria — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has released fixes for the OneDrive app freezing on the recent macOS versions. There is also a workaround for affected customers. Read more...

Microsoft changes what happens when you open Office files on iOS and Android

Taras Buria — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:50:01 +0000

Microsoft is making changes to how its mobile productivity apps open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Read more...