August 2020
- Support for System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM). Learn more
- Updated user interface for managing devices, including improved filtering and bulk device management.
June 2020
Added support for two new privileges to provide access to the AppleSeed for IT beta testing portal.
May 2020
Administrators can configure collaboration to automatically accept sharing between users in the same organization.
April 2020
You can now remove federated domains from Apple Business Manager.
March 2020
- New domains added to Apple Business Manager will have to be verified before Managed Apple IDs can be created using that domain. Learn more
- Shared iPad can now be configured on iPads in Apple Business Manager.
October 2019
Support for Federated Authentication with Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Learn more
September 2019
- User Account Lookup allows users to search for the contact information of other users and groups in your Apple Business Manager organization. Requires iOS 13, iPad OS 13, or macOS 10.15. Learn more
- You can choose who users can share with using Pages, Numbers, and Keynote documents, Notes, Reminders, and other files in iCloud Drive. Learn more
June 2019
Apple Business Manager can now be used on iPad.
February 2019
- The MDM Servers section is now located in the Settings tab.
- You can now configure Default Device Assignment in Settings > Device Management Settings and in Settings > MDM Servers.
September 2018
tvOS apps are now available in Apps and Books.
May 2018
Apple Business Manager is a place that lets IT administrators manage people, Apple devices, and content. Along with improved device and role management, it includes Apps and Books — the new location–based license transfer system.