IBM MaaS360 Technical Touchpoint July 2026
Welcome to the July 2026 Edition of the Monthly Touchpoint!
Hi, We are excited to share the latest updates and enhancements designed to elevate your mobile device management experience. Look below for a recap of what’s new and what’s been happening this month!
Tip: Do you have a large or growing app catalog? We recommend switching App Catalog Settings to Advanced Mode and marking key apps as Featured.
It organizes apps into sections (instead of one long list) and highlights the must-have apps in a carousel. Learn more about App Settings in the Portal where you can control auto-update behavior for iOS/Android apps, app review/rating visibility, Android Enterprise options, app configuration feedback tracking, iOS app store region and managed-app conversion settings, and Apple VPP licensing setup.
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Trick: Got a device stuck in "Out of Compliance"? Check permissions
Need access to certain Android permissions (Bluetooth, Storage, Contacts, Phone, SMS, Usage Access, Location, and more) to manage enrolled devices? If a user doesn't grant these after enrolling, the device can report as out of compliance, and the user has to manually accept the blocked permissions on the device to avoid access issues.
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Understanding App Install Behavior in MaaS360: Personal vs Managed vs No Apple ID
Explore how No Apple ID, Personal Apple ID, or Managed Apple ID is a key design decision; it directly shapes how apps get installed, how much control IT retains, and how much flexibility end users have.
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What Apple WWDC 2026 means for the enterprise world
The core theme from Apple this year is declarative management becoming the standard backbone of device management — focused on reliability, scale, and reducing friction for both IT admins and end users, rather than flashy new features.
Discover what’s new
Windows OOBE Enrollment with IBM MaaS360
Learn Windows Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) enrollment lets organizations provision Windows devices directly during initial setup; enrolling into MDM, applying security policies, deploying apps, and enforcing compliance right from first boot, instead of configuring devices manually afterward.
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Get Started with MaaS360 New Customer/Admin Workshops
Join IBM MaaS360 workshops designed to help new customers and administrators build a strong foundation for success. These sessions provide practical guidance, best practices, and expert insights to help teams get the most value from their MaaS360 deployment.
Register here
Upcoming Ask Me Anything Webinar: Microsoft Entra ID Integration
Join the IBM MaaS360 Ask Me Anything session to learn how Entra ID, formerly Microsoft Azure, can streamline device enrollments and manage users. Discover best practices for improving efficiency, visibility, and control across your managed devices.
Register now
IBM MaaS360 How-to Videos
Visit our YouTube channel for step-by-step video tutorials covering IBM MaaS360 setup, configuration, and best practices to help you manage devices with confidence.
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IBM MaaS360 Recent feature releases and fixes
Stay up to date with the latest feature enhancements, issue resolutions, and zero-day support updates.
Review the latest updates
Help shape the future of MaaS360
Share your ideas through the IBM Ideas Portal, track their progress, and vote on existing enhancement requests to help influence the future of IBM MaaS360.
Submit an IBM Idea
You can catch up on our previous monthly touchpoints here:
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
Thank you for checking out this month’s MaaS360 Technical Touchpoint! Keep an eye out for more tips, updates, and resources to help you make the most of your MaaS360 experience.
Best regards,
The MaaS360 Support Team