Microsoft has released Intune Service Release 2508 in the week of August 18, 2025, delivering a wave of new features and policy improvements for organizations managing Android, Windows, and Apple devices.
If you’re an IT admin or simply keeping up with Microsoft’s device management roadmap, here’s a clear breakdown of the latest updates in Intune 2508.
Key Highlights of Intune 2508
🔧 Smarter Android App Configuration
Intune now supports additional dynamic variables for Android Enterprise app configuration. Admins can insert values such as:
- Account name
- Device name
- Employee ID
- MEID
- Serial number
- Last four digits of serial number
This means apps can automatically adjust to the device and user context—making Android deployments more flexible and automated.
🎯 Group Targeting for Managed Installer Policies
Until now, Managed Installer policies could only be applied tenant-wide. With Intune 2508, you can now assign them to specific user or device groups, giving admins far more granular control over application deployment across the organization.
💻 Expanded Windows Settings Catalog
The Windows 10/11 Settings Catalog has been enriched with new policies, especially for Microsoft Edge. A few notable additions include:
- Allowing pages to use built-in AI APIs
- Controlling AI-enhanced search in History
- Prefetch rules for speculation controls
- TLS 1.3 Early Data settings
At the same time, some older, redundant settings are being deprecated, aligning with Microsoft’s modern management strategy.
🍏 Apple Day-Zero Policy Support
For iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, Intune introduces day-zero support for Declarative Device Management (DDM) settings. Admins can now configure policies right when Apple ships new OS versions, without waiting for Intune updates.
Highlights include:
- iOS/iPadOS: Safari controls (JavaScript, pop-ups, cookies, private browsing, homepage URL, summaries, etc.) and temporary pairing restrictions.
- macOS: Safari privacy and extension controls, Kerberos SSO fallback, history clearing, and browsing restrictions.
This ensures enterprises can stay compliant and secure from day one of an Apple OS release.
📱 Privacy Control: Hide Organization Name on Android
A new Android Enterprise setting—Hide organization name—lets you remove the company name from appearing on screens like the lock screen. This is available for both COPE (corporate-owned, personal-enabled) and COBO (corporate-owned, business-only) devices, adding another layer of discretion and user privacy.
Why These Updates Matter
- Automation & personalization: Android variables make app deployment smarter.
- Granular policy control: Group-level Managed Installer assignments reduce unnecessary installs.
- Modern browser management: New Edge settings give tighter control over AI features and security.
- Instant Apple compatibility: Day-zero support avoids gaps when iOS/macOS updates land.
- Improved user experience: Branding flexibility on Android enhances device professionalism.
Final Thoughts
The Microsoft Intune 2508 release strengthens device management across all major platforms. From smarter app deployment on Android, to new AI-aware settings for Windows, to instant policy control for Apple devices, this update is a must-know for IT admins.
Keeping up with these monthly Intune service releases helps your organization stay secure, compliant, and ready for the future of device management.
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/intune-service/fundamentals/whats-new#week-of-august-18-2025-service-release-2508
