Google announced Teams for Android Auto in May during I/O 2023, but didn’t say when exactly it will be available. Nearly a year after the announcement, Microsoft has finally confirmed that Teams will come to Android Auto next month.
The information is hidden in the Microsoft 365 roadmap and does not include any other details. The only thing mentioned is that Microsoft Teams will come to Android Auto in February 2024.
Microsoft also notes that Teams on Android Auto will allow users to “Easily join meetings from calendar view, quickly call your contacts on speed dial, and check your recent calls on your Android phones.”
Android Auto and Android Automotive have seen some success lately, as more automakers announced over the past 12 months have decided to adopt Google’s platforms.
Currently, Android Auto is integrated into 200 million cars, Google claims. Cars made by Chevrolet, GM, Honda, Renault and Volvo are among the many brands that have already chosen to use Google’s Android Automotive in their cars.
Microsoft Teams is a more than welcome addition to Android Auto, especially since the platform has such a large customer base. As for why it took Microsoft so long to integrate Teams with Android Auto, your guess is as good as ours.
Perhaps Microsoft and Google thought I/O 2023 was a good opportunity to announce the arrival of Teams on Android Auto, even if the app was far from ready for prime time.
