Microsoft started rolling out its Walkie Talkie feature to all Teams users last week. The feature had so far only been available for subscribers.
The Walkie Talkie feature on Teams lets users turn their smartphones or tablets into walkie talkies that transmit sound through cellular data or wi-fi.
Since it was announced two years ago Teams’ Walkie Talkie feature has only been available to subscribers. As of last week, the feature is being rolled out to all users.
Related | Hootsuite Integrates Amplify With Microsoft Teams To Enhance Employee Advocacy
According to Microsoft, the feature is very relevant (and has become even more so with the pandemic) to frontline workers and front house employees running day-to-day operations inside companies. The company has pitched the feature to this segment first.
In fact, Microsoft has partnered with computing manufacturing company Zebra Technologies to create a Microsoft Teams-powered, dedicated push-to-talk button on dozens of Zebra Android devices.
The manufacturer was selected as frontline workers widely use their devices. The addition of the handy push-to-talk function will allow these workers to communicate with one another on the spot when they have questions or when they need to coordinate tasks promptly.
While it sounds unfamiliar to most of us accustomed to WhatsApp or Messenger, others are starting to go in this direction.
Last year, Slack launched a Discord-like Huddles feature that lets people jump in and out of calls easily, and in 2019 Apple launched its own Walkie Talkie feature on the Apple Watch, which allowed people on FaceTime Audio calls to communicate over a push-to-talk feature.
You might also like
More from Tech
Adobe Announces Express Content Scheduler
Adobe has announced Adobe Express Content Scheduler, a new tool to help social media managers make, plan, preview, and publish …
Stripe Now Lets You Buy NFTs Without Having To Own Crypto
Stripe has unveiled a new suite of services that includes the ability to buy crypto and NFTs with fiat currencies.
Spotify’s Car Thing Is Now Officially Available In The US
The 4-inch touch and voice-controlled device is designed for older car models that lack dashboard touchscreen infotainment systems.
OpenSea Brings Verified Customer Service To Fight Discord Scammers
Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea has partnered with Metalink to gate out hacks on its Discord.
MultiNFT Launches New Token Ahead Of VR Concerts In Decentraland
$MNFT can soon be used to access MultiNFT's 24h Rage nightclub in Decentraland's iconic festival district, where it owns a …
Creators Of Shiba Inu Are Working On A Metaverse For The Meme
Developers of the meme coin have given us a glimpse of what the Shiba Inu metaverse world will look like …
Jaguar Land Rover Integrates Alexa In New Vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover is adding Alexa into its latest software update, letting drivers control navigation and music, make calls, manage …
Decentraland To Host Inaugural Virtual Fashion Week
Dozens of fashion labels will be exhibiting pieces and hosting after-parties in Decentraland's upcoming fashion district next month.
YouTube Is Looking To Innovate Its Product Offering With NFTs And DAOs
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki hinted at the possibility that YouTube will expand its range of creator offerings to include NFTs.
