# Azure product updates - 2026-09-22 **3 new update(s)** — first seen in this run. The last 7 day(s) are rescanned every time so late or backdated announcements are not missed. Grouped by Azure product category. Source: [Azure Updates](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates) ## Summary by category | Category | Updates | GA | Preview | Top products | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | --- | | [Compute](#compute) | 1 | 1 | - | Azure Functions | | [Developer tools](#developer-tools) | 1 | - | 1 | Visual Studio Code | | [Internet of Things](#internet-of-things) | 1 | 1 | - | Azure Sphere | ## Compute ### [Generally Available: Azure Functions support for PowerShell 7.6](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=572219) **Status:** Launched | **Published:** 2026-09-21 | **Products:** Azure Functions | **Tags:** Security, Services, Feature Azure Functions now generally supports PowerShell 7.6, enabling developers to build and deploy apps using the latest PowerShell version for improved functionality and compatibility. - PowerShell 7.6 support is generally available for Azure Functions, allowing local development and deployment to Azure Functions plans. - Supports both Windows and Linux operating systems with guidance on updating language versions and dependencies. - Requires running on Azure Functions runtime version 4.x and may involve migrating from in-process to isolated worker model before November 10, 2026. - Includes detailed steps for updating projects, dependencies, and runtime settings to ensure smooth upgrade and minimize downtime using deployment slots. Documentation: [Update Language Versions in Azure Functions](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/update-language-versions?tabs=azure-portal%2Cwindows&pivots=programming-language-powershell#update-the-language-version) ## Developer tools ### [Public Preview: Introducing a Guided Copilot Experience for Building Azure Apps in VS Code](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=572214) **Status:** In preview | **Published:** 2026-09-21 | **Products:** Visual Studio Code | **Tags:** Features, SDK and Tools, Feature Microsoft has introduced a guided Copilot experience in VS Code that streamlines building and deploying Azure apps, providing a structured workflow to improve reliability and predictability. - Guided workflow ensures first-try success by building projects that run and deploy without multiple manual fixes. - Real UI surfaces key decisions like architecture and deployment targets, replacing open-ended chat prompts with clear checkpoints. - Supports JavaScript and TypeScript projects including web apps, Azure Functions, Container Apps, and Static Web Apps with integrations for PostgreSQL, Azure Storage, Key Vault, and Azure OpenAI. - The experience is currently in public preview as an additional option alongside existing Copilot chat workflows, with .NET and Python support planned for future releases. Documentation: [Introducing a Guided Copilot Experience for Building Azure Apps in VS Code | Microsoft Community Hub](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/AppsonAzureBlog/introducing-a-guided-copilot-experience-for-building-azure-apps-in-vs-code/4557120) ## Internet of Things ### [Generally Available: Azure Sphere OS version 26.09 is now available](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=572579) **Status:** Launched | **Published:** 2026-09-21 | **Products:** Azure Sphere | **Tags:** Operating System Azure Sphere OS version 26.09 is now generally available, updating the Linux kernel to version 6.1.x for long-term support, marking the final major kernel update before Azure Sphere's retirement in 2031. - Updates Azure Sphere OS Linux kernel from 5.10.x to 6.1.x, aligning with Linux CIP Platform for Super Long-Term Support. - No changes to SDK or new functional features; update is OS-only. - Devices connected to the internet will automatically receive the OS update from the cloud. - This is the final major kernel update before Azure Sphere retirement planned for 2031. Documentation: [Support - Azure Sphere](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-sphere/resources/support?view=azure-sphere-legacy) --- _Generated automatically on 2026-09-22 01:30 UTC._