How do I know the Power BI Service version in terms of Power BI release version

[Sreya]

In desktop we use to get notification regarding new version installation. If we see latest version feature summary, it includes new feature list of Service as well. In desktop we can see the version number as 'Version: 2.84.981.0 64-bit (August 2020)' but in Service we use to get version number like 'Service version13.0.14396.69' so how will I know if the Service version is August 2020? 

Sometimes we need to describe the new version feature summary to clients so how will I ensure the service version is the August 2020?

[GilbertQ]

Hi there

The Power BI Service is constantly getting updated. And the Service will always get all the features deployed Power BI Desktop.

The reason is that if the Services cannot run the new features from Desktop then the reports would not work.

[Sreya]

 GilbertQ 

Hi,  Does it mean that I need to update Power BI desktop with the version to get that version's feature in service? 

[GilbertQ]

Hi there,

Well the Power BI Service is always on the latest version. If you want to use the new capabilities within Power BI Desktop you need the latest version of Power BI Desktop

[Sreya]

GilbertQ 

Please correct me if I misunderstood anywhere in below statement

 I need not to update power bi desktop with latest version to get new features related to Service, the Service will always serve new features and it is not dependent on Power BI desktop version.

[GilbertQ]

Hi there

Sometimes you will have to enable the new feature in your report using Power BI Desktop. Or to create a new visual with the new feature.

The Power BI Service always has got the latest version regardless of your PBIX version.