You probably missed this Microsoft Teams announcement at Google I/O
You’ll soon be able to take Microsoft Teams calls while driving.
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What you need to know
Sure, Google announced thePixel Fold,Pixel 7a, and new AI features at I/O 2023, but here at Windows Central we know thatnoneof those were the biggest pieces of news at the event. Clearly, the most noteworthy story is the fact that Android Auto will soon support Microsoft Teams. That’s right, no matter where you drive, you can jump onto a virtual meeting.
Teams isn’t alone in its future venture onto Android Auto. Zoom and Cisco Webex virtual meetings will also work on the platform. Before you get concerned, none of the apps will use video when you’re driving. Any call or meeting you join will be audio-only.
Android Centralreported on the news, which has somehow flown under the radar of many major news outlets. Perhaps people are busy trying to downloadAndroid 14 beta 2. Maybe they’re trying to get Bard to answer a question withoutbeing prompted to try Bing. Who knows why this news isn’t on front pages across the web. Regardless, Microsoft Teams is on the way to your car.
When you hop onto a call, Teams and other supported apps for virtual meetings will show a simplified interface.
Support for Teams came alongside several announcements related to Android for Cars devices, including Android Auto and Android Automotive. Our colleagues at Android Central covered all of thebiggest announcements from Google I/O 2023.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
