Tech giant from the United States (USA) Microsoft launched a new feature named push to talk in their business communications service Microsoft Teams. Through this feature, users can make calls without internet, such as using a walkie talkie.
Microsoft actually introduced the push to talk feature two years ago. Initially this feature was created as a way for frontline workers handling global Covid-19 cases to communicate easily in the field.
The feature allows users to connect with their team through their respective channels.
Outsiders cannot interact with people within the channel, unless signed in or given permission.
Microsoft claims that the application replaces the need to carry a large radio.
The technology also offers a secure communication path through without the need for cellular internet connectivity or WiFi.
In developing this feature, Microsoft worked closely with the mobile device company Zebra.
“With this partnership, we are pleased to be able to provide benefits to frontline workers in handling Covid-19. This ability to seamlessly communicate, collaborate and stay productive in any conditions,” said Zebra Technologies CEO Anders Gustafsson. Indian Express on Sunday (16/1).
After a long time developing this feature, Microsoft is finally now providing this feature in Microsoft Teams on both Android and iOS devices.
Through that feature, the device will get a special built-in button on the side that mimics a radio walkie talkie. The sound will be recorded, and then sent to the recipient.
However, at this time this feature has not been automatically installed. To enable it, the user must add the service option to the initial application settings policy.
Once activated, the feature will be available in the app within the next 48 hours.
Prior to Microsoft, WhatsApp had also launched a multi-device feature, which would allow users to access the messaging service without the internet.
That means, WhatsApp accounts can be operated on a laptop or personal computer without having to be connected to a cellphone.
Previously, users still had to connect an account on their device if they wanted to access WhatsApp web on a laptop.
“Now you can use the WhatsApp desktop or web experience, even when your phone is off and connected to the internet,” said Head of WhatsApp Will Cathcart as quoted by the Daily Mail, last year (16/7/2021).
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