The integration of Microsoft Teams with Android Auto allows the users to make and accept calls, though it is unclear if messaging and other services would be available. Over the past few years, employees have seen work from office, work from home, and even work from hotel rooms. But come February Microsoft Teams users will be able to attend work calls and meetings from the comfort of their cars. Microsoft Teams would be available on Android Auto, an app that connects Android mobile phones to the car’s infotainment system, the company announced in an update on the Microsoft 365 roadmap. This comes almost a year after the company announced this at Google I/O 2023 in May. The availability of Microsoft Teams on Android Auto will allow users to join meetings quickly and easily directly from the vehicle’s dashboard instead of manually using the phone. The users will also be able to view their calendars for events. With Microsoft Teams on Android Auto, the users will be able to streamline meeting access, enable calls to contacts on speed dial, and view the details of recent calls. However, it is still not clear if the users would be able to access messaging features and other collaboration features. Microsoft has lagged behind its competitors, Zoom and Webex, which have been available on Android Auto since September last year. Zoom and Webex also announced integration with Android Auto at Google I/O in May 2023. Microsoft hasn’t given any reason for the delay. On the other hand, the tech giant started offering support for Teams on Apple CarPlay way back in 2021. In-car connectivity is becoming a norm with most users preferring to use a smartphone interface rather than the built-in services provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). As per a recent McKinsey survey, “almost half of car buyers would not purchase a vehicle that lacked Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.” Google claims that the Android Auto app is being used in 200 million cars on the roads. The addition of the Microsoft Teams app will further help it to expand its user base. Android Auto. In addition, several major auto brands, including Volvo, Honda, Google recently announced updates to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in at the ongoing CES 2024. Electric vehicles compatible with Android Auto would be able to share real-time battery information with Google Maps, which will suggest charging stops as well as provide estimated battery levels upon arrival at the destination. In addition, it also announced the availability of The Weather App on cars with Google built-in. Related content news analysis The EU has decided to open up iPadOS 'Our market investigation showed that despite not meeting the thresholds, iPadOS constitutes an important gateway on which many companies rely to reach their customers,' said the EU’s lead anti-competition regulator, Margrethe Vestige By Jonny Evans Apr 29, 2024 4 mins Apple Apple App Store iPad how-to A new Windows 11 backup and recovery paradigm? If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing. By Ed Tittel Apr 29, 2024 17 mins Windows 11 Backup and Recovery Windows feature Q&A: Georgia Tech dean details why the school needed a new AI supercomputer Georgia Tech partnered with Nvidia to roll out its first supercomputer so students can experiment with AI and machine learning to better prepare for a job market where those skills are now critical to success. By Lucas Mearian Apr 29, 2024 12 mins CPUs and Processors Education Industry Generative AI feature Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build? Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 22635.3566 for the Beta Channel, released on April 26, 2024. By Preston Gralla Apr 26, 2024 251 mins Small and Medium Business Microsoft Windows 11 Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe