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 opinion GenAI is to data visibility what absolute zero is to a hot summer day Given the plethora of privacy rules already in place in Europe, how are companies with shiny, new, not-understood genAI tools supposed to comply? (Hint: they can’t.) By Evan Schuman May 06, 2024 6 mins Data Privacy GDPR Generative AI news How many jobs are available in technology in the US? Tech unemployment was down slightly in April, but AI hiring was up — way up. And job listings showed more signs of a shift in recruiting practices with a growing emphasis on skill-based hiring. By Lucas Mearian May 06, 2024 160 mins Remote Work Salaries Financial Services Industry news With its new iPad, Apple's Empire strikes back Apple is preparing to introduce new iPad Pro and iPad Air models as it seeks to regain momentum in the tablet market. By Jonny Evans May 06, 2024 5 mins iPad Apple Tablets opinion Can AI tools help reduce Zoom fatigue? When it comes to meetings, whether in person or on video, can anything make them better? Yes, but it’s not the technology. By Steven Vaughan-Nichols May 06, 2024 5 mins Augmented Reality Generative AI Zoom Video Communications 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