Power BI's July 2026 feature update has arrived, introducing a fresh set of enhancements across reporting, modeling, mobile, and embedded analytics. This month's release focuses on making report creation, semantic model management, and app experiences more efficient for business intelligence teams.

Here's what you need to know:

Reporting: Create Consistent Reports Faster (Preview)
Customise report-wide visual defaults directly from the Format pane with the enhanced Modern Visual Defaults experience. Apply themes, color palettes, page formatting, and visual styling across your entire report, then export your custom theme for reuse across your organisation.
Modeling: Manage Model Settings in Power BI Service
Model Options are now available in Power BI Service, allowing you to configure important semantic model settings without switching to Power BI Desktop. This streamlines web modeling and keeps key model configurations in one centralised experience.
Mobile: Personalised Org Apps on Mobile
Power BI mobile apps now support Org App Audiences, delivering role-based content to users on iOS and Android. Teams can access the reports and dashboards most relevant to them while organisations continue managing everything from a single governed app.
Visualisation: Explore Data with Drill Down Scatter PRO
The new Drill Down Scatter PRO by ZoomCharts visual makes scatter chart analysis more interactive with hierarchical drill-down, zooming, panning, regression lines, and advanced selection tools. It's designed to help users uncover trends and insights faster while offering extensive formatting options for customized reports.

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