Microsoft Intune expands support for Apple specialty devices

Microsoft Intune continues to invest in seamless, dependable experiences across the entire device lifecycle with each major release and every new device.

In today's digital landscape, companies face the challenge of managing a growing number of devices across diverse platforms. Each operating system and device type—be it Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or Linux—comes with unique requirements, which can lead to fragmented management processes, inefficiencies, and security gaps. Organizations need a streamlined solution that supports multiple platforms while ensuring consistent policies, enhanced security, and efficient IT management.

Continuous enhancements to Intune enable organizations to rapidly respond to new OS updates and securely implement the latest features. Our support for bring-your-own-devices (BYOD) and company-owned devices, including specialty devices, shows that Intune is ready to adapt to the needs of any business across ecosystems.

Now, we’re introducing support for app protection policies (APP) on Apple Vision Pro, Apple’s AR/VR device, starting with Microsoft Teams on visionOS. Beginning in November 2024, customers can apply the same robust APP protections currently available for Android and iOS mobile devices to Vision Pro. This ensures organizational data is safeguarded on Vision Pro, empowering users to embrace the potential of AR/VR while maintaining compliance and security.

Looking ahead to early 2025, we’ll extend APP support to additional Microsoft 365 apps, creating a unified, secure ecosystem for employees across devices. For added flexibility, our Intune SDK will also be available for third-party applications, enabling organizations to integrate protection and control of company data—whether for office workers, remote employees, or frontline teams.

To further expand these capabilities, Microsoft plans to introduce mobile device management (MDM) for visionOS and tvOS early next year. This will mark an important step in ensuring that devices that run these systems can be seamlessly managed within Intune. By extending this approach to Apple’s specialty devices, Intune helps ensure your workers—wherever they are—have the tools they need to stay productive and secure, all from a single, unified platform.

These developments will enable organizations to respond rapidly to new OS updates and implement the latest features securely. As organizations adopt diverse device ecosystems and platforms, the need for a unified management platform becomes even more critical. With Intune, IT administrators can apply consistent security policies across all endpoints, maintain compliance, and improve response times for emerging security issues. As device and operating system ecosystems evolve, Microsoft Intune is ready to meet the increasing demands with advanced solutions.

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