Microsoft Power Platform 2025 Release Wave 2: AI-powered apps, automation & security

The 2025 Release Wave 2 for Microsoft Power Platform introduces a new era of intelligent design, automation, and security. From modernized user experiences to AI-driven development and advanced governance, these updates empower organizations to build faster, automate smarter, and innovate securely. Here are the highlights we’re most excited about; they are expected to be released from October 2025 through March 2026.

Power Apps: modern, intuitive, and AI-enhanced

A modern fluent design for model-driven apps

Model-driven apps now feature a refreshed header and navigation experience aligned with Microsoft’s Fluent design system. This update introduces a cleaner layout, streamlined sitemap, and condensed page headers, making navigation faster and more intuitive. The new design reduces visual clutter, improves command discoverability, and ensures consistency across Microsoft 365 apps. For organizations, this means higher user adoption, reduced training time, and a more professional look and feel. Learn more →

Form fill assistance with Copilot

Data entry just got easier. Copilot now provides AI-powered suggestions for form fields, based on user behaviour, clipboard content, or uploaded files. Users can accept individual suggestions or apply all at once, significantly reducing manual input. This feature saves time, minimizes errors, and allows teams to focus on higher-value tasks instead of repetitive data entry.
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Visualize data instantly with Copilot

With the new Visualize option in views, Copilot can generate interactive charts based on the columns and filters in your current view. Users can customize chart types, drill into data, and even save AI-generated charts for reuse. This capability turns raw data into actionable insights in seconds without leaving the app or writing a single query. Learn more at learn.microsoft.com.

Power Automate: AI-driven automation at scale

Expressions made simple with Copilot

Creating complex expressions in Power Automate is no longer a challenge. The new Copilot Expression Assistant allows users to write, update, or fix expressions using natural language. Simply describe what you need (eg. “format the date as DD-MM”) and Copilot generates the correct syntax. This feature lowers the barrier for non-technical users and accelerates flow development for everyone.
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AI recorder for desktop flows

Building desktop automations is now as easy as explaining your process. The AI Recorder (Record with Copilot) captures your screen actions and voice instructions, then converts them into a desktop flow. After recording, you can review and fine-tune the automation before running it. This innovation dramatically reduces development time and makes RPA accessible to business users without coding skills.
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Copilot Studio: Smarter agents and advanced approvals

Automate web and desktop apps with computer use

Copilot Studio is evolving into a powerful platform for building intelligent, end-to-end automation. One of the most exciting additions is the ability to automate web and desktop applications using computer-use capabilities. This feature allows makers to create flows that interact with any application (both browser-based and desktop) by simulating human actions like clicks and keystrokes. It’s a game-changer for organizations looking to automate legacy systems or processes that lack APIs, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy. Learn more at learn.microsoft.com.

Automate approval decisions with Intelligent Approvals

Another major enhancement is Intelligent Approvals, which uses AI to analyze historical data and suggest approval decisions. Instead of manually reviewing every request, approvers can rely on AI-driven recommendations that consider context, past decisions, and business rules. This not only speeds up decision-making but also ensures consistency and compliance across the organization. Learn more at learn.microsoft.com.

Build advanced approvals

Finally, this new feature in Microsoft Copilot Studio empowers organizations to design and automate sophisticated approval workflows tailored to their unique business needs. With this capability, companies can create multi-stage approval processes that incorporate complex logic, conditional routing, and integration with external systems. All this within a low-code environment.
This flexibility enables businesses to streamline decision-making, ensure compliance, and reduce bottlenecks in critical operations such as procurement, finance, and HR. By leveraging Copilot Studio’s intuitive interface and AI-driven automation, organizations can accelerate approvals, minimize manual intervention, and maintain full visibility and control over every step of the process.

Learn more at learn.microsoft.com.

Power Pages: Built-in AI security

The new Security Agent in Power Pages brings AI-powered protection directly into the design studio. It runs automated vulnerability scans, monitors live traffic for anomalies, and provides guided remediation steps—all without requiring deep security expertise. This feature helps organizations safeguard their public-facing sites proactively, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with minimal effort.
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Power Fx: AI functions for smarter apps

Power Fx now includes prebuilt AI functions like AISummarize, AITranslate, and AISentiment, allowing makers to add natural language processing, summarization, and translation capabilities to apps without custom development. These functions enable richer user experiences and intelligent workflows with just a few lines of low-code. Learn more →

Dataverse: Restore deleted records with ease

Accidental deletions are no longer a nightmare. Dataverse now offers a recycle bin feature that allows admins to restore deleted records within a configurable timeframe. This capability improves data resilience, reduces downtime, and eliminates the need for complex recovery processes. Learn more.

Discover how you can drive innovation across your business

The 2025 Release Wave 2 is all about empowering makers and developers with AI-driven tools, modern design, and robust security. These updates make it easier than ever to build apps, automate processes, and protect your data—while delivering faster time-to-value for your organization.

Want to know more about the newest features for Power Platform? Contact our experts to learn more about the possibilities these updates offer for your business.