Google Pixel update addresses Microsoft Teams 911 blockage situation

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Following a situation wherein certain Android users with Microsoft Teamswouldn’t be able to make 911 calls, Google and Microsoft both made it clear they’d be handling the matter with haste. And now, said issue seems to be getting resolved on both fronts. Microsoft’s updated Teams and Google has the situation under control.

As of theJanuary 2022 Pixel update, Google states the issue is resolved in its network and telephony patch notes:

If you happen to own a Pixel device, you can check out the hyperlinked patch notes above to see the full lineup of what Google’s doling out to users in January. But for those of you exclusively concerned with the 911 issue, know that Google’s on top of it, even if the company neglects to directly reference the Microsoft Teams connection in its notes.

For those of you more concerned with the status of Android operations in general, you can check outAndroid Central’s coverageof all related topics. Though, if Microsoft Teams or other Redmond-based apps get roped into the fold, expect us to be all over it.

For news that’s not related to emergency calls or crises, check out all the latestCES 2022 coverage.

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