Microsoft’s 2025 Release Wave 2 is packed with upgrades across AI agents, low-code development, and enterprise-ready Dataverse enhancements. Whether you build apps, manage digital transformation programs, or run enterprise data platforms, this wave brings major improvements that aim to reduce manual work and speed up development.
In this post, we break down the biggest updates—and what they mean for makers, developers, and organizations.
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1. Plan Designer + Agent Feed: Describe Your Problem, Let AI Build the App
This is the star of Release Wave 2.
Microsoft introduces the Plan Designer + Agent Feed, a new workflow where you:
- Describe a business problem
- Let a team of Microsoft AI agents break it down
- Automatically generate:
- Canvas or model-driven apps
- Workflows
- Automations
- Dataverse tables
- Even Power BI dashboards
This is low-code taken to the next level—moving from “build it yourself” to “guide the agents and refine.”
Why it matters:
AI agents drastically reduce the time needed to build enterprise apps while maintaining structure, governance, and consistency.
2. Modernized Canvas & Model-Driven Apps
Both app types get significant UX upgrades:
- Fresh, modern controls
- Cleaner headers and navigation
- Responsive layouts enabled by default
- Better alignment with Microsoft’s Fluent UI
These changes create smoother experiences for end-users while giving builders more consistency.
3. Smarter Data Handling for Real-World Scenarios
Release Wave 2 introduces major productivity boosters:
Smart Paste
Paste structured data (e.g., table rows) directly into forms—Power Apps will recognize and format it automatically.
Offline Sync Controls
Mobile apps can now sync Wi-Fi only, reducing unwanted cellular data usage.
AI-Powered Form Assistance
Copilot auto-suggests values, fills repetitive fields, and helps users complete forms faster.
Result: Less manual input, fewer errors, and more time saved.
4. Built-In AI for Everyday Users
Copilot is now deeply embedded across Power Apps:
- Auto-fill forms
- Generate charts and quick visualizations
- Navigate apps using natural language
- Summarize or analyze data on the fly
This means your users get AI assistance without needing a developer to build custom features.
5. Stronger Enterprise-Ready Dataverse Backend
Dataverse continues to evolve as the foundation for Microsoft’s AI-driven future:
- Better support for agent-based applications
- More scalable data architecture
- Improved performance under enterprise workloads
- Enhanced data-driven UI experiences
This is crucial as workflows become more intelligent and data-heavy.
Bonus: Dataverse Capacity Migration Checklist (2025 Update)
If your organization is preparing for or currently managing Dataverse capacity, this checklist helps ensure a smooth transition:
- Pre-migration assessment
- Licensing validation
- Environment cleanup
- Migration execution steps
- Post-migration optimization
- Ongoing governance practices
(Perfect for admins and architects managing capacity across ERP + Power Platform.)
Q&A: What You Need To Know About Release Wave 2
Q1: What is Release Wave 2?
A semi-annual update cycle covering features released from October 2025 to March 2026.
Q2: What’s the major “AI upgrade” in this wave?
The Plan Designer + Agent Feed, which uses AI agents to generate apps, workflows, and reports based on natural-language prompts.
Q3: How does this impact user experience?
Expect modern UI, responsive layouts, and smart Copilot features like auto-fill and instant data visualization.
Q4: What’s new for data and performance?
Dataverse gets improved scalability, faster load times, and deeper AI integration.
Q5: Do you need to code to use these features?
No—many of the new tools are designed for low-code and no-code makers.
Q6: When will everything be available?
From Oct 1, 2025, rolling out gradually until Mar 2026. Some features may open in early preview.
Final Thoughts
Power Apps 2025 Release Wave 2 shows how quickly the platform is shifting from low-code to AI-accelerated app development. With intelligent agents, improved UX, smarter data handling, and a stronger Dataverse backbone, both builders and end-users will notice major productivity gains.
If you're building internal tools, enterprise apps, or automations—this wave brings the upgrades you've been waiting for.
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