Intune - Issues with Account-Driven User Enrollment Issues on iOS 18.5
Hello everyone, Since the release of iOS 18, Apple has deprecated profile-based user enrollment via the Company Portal app, requiring the use of Account-Driven User Enrollment. While this change enhances user experience, I'm encountering challenges in implementing it. Steps Taken: Apple Business Manager (ABM) Account: Created and linked the ABM account to Intune using the token. Corporate devices are successfully appearing in Intune. MDM Server Configuration: Set Intune as the default MDM server for all devices in ABM. Domain Federation: Established Entra ID federation in ABM to synchronize all users. Intune Enrollment Profile: Created an 'Enrollment Type Profile' of type 'Account-Driven User Enrollment.' MDM Push Certificate: Configured and validated the MDM Push certificate. Issue Encountered: According to https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/account-driven-enrollment-methods-dep4d9e9cd26/web, starting with iOS 18.2, hosting a service discovery file on a web server is no longer mandatory. The device should automatically contact the ABM organization associated with the Managed Apple ID if no web server is found. On an iOS 18.5 device, I navigate to: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > Sign in to Work or School Account After entering my Microsoft email address (which matches my Managed Apple ID due to federation), I consistently receive the error: "Your Apple ID does not support the expected services on this device." In ABM, under "Access Management" > "Apple Services," all services are activated. Could I be missing a crucial step in the configuration? Any guidance or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. Best regards,
Microsoft Translator Conversation feature stopped working (“Unable to create new conversation”)
When trying to start a conversation, the mobile app (Android/iOS) shows the message: "Unable to create a new conversation. Try again." (Swedish version: "Det går inte att skapa en ny konversation. Försök igen.") About two weeks ago, the live transcription started to become very slow, with text appearing in large chunks instead of line by line. Shortly after that, the Conversation feature stopped working completely. We have tested this on multiple devices and platforms: – Android (several users, including myself) – iOS (tested by a colleague and a user we support) All users experience the same issue — no new conversation can be created. This function is used as a speech-to-text accessibility tool for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, so it is critical for communication support nationally in Sweden.
PowerPoint: Restore “Align” and “Distribute” tools in PP for iPad (v2.103)
Dears, I am reporting a critical regression in PowerPoint for iPad. In the current release (version 2.103), the essential Align and Distribute tools appear to have been completely removed from the UI. These features were part of the full ribbon in previous versions and are fundamental for precise, professional, efficient, effective, and smooth slide layout. Without them, basic layout tasks can no longer be performed smoothly on the iPad. The removal of core layout tools feels like an unexpected downgrade. This change significantly reduces the usability of PowerPoint on this platform and may even force users to switch to lower-tier apps such as Keynote and others for very basic editing tasks. I am fully aware that iPadOS is often perceived as a lightweight or “consumer-first” environment. Ironically, it is precisely the professional quality of Microsoft’s applications that has made the iPad a serious productivity device for many of us. Please keep this standard high – it is the reason why the iPad can function as a genuine professional workstation rather than a creative toy. I kindly request that Microsoft restores the full ribbon or provides an option to access these tools again. Thank you very much, MarcoMS Outlook app on Apple Watch SE
I have an Apple Watch SE (A2355) and the MS Outlook app cannot be installed on it anymore. It was an excellent way to access my work calendar on the go. The reason is that the OS version is 10.6 but 11 is needed. Is there a workaround or a fix for this? Note that I can't use Apple Calendar because my employer has disabled the Outlook calendar sharing function for security reasons.
