Microsoft Teams fails to install or run on older mobile devices
Users on older smartphones cannot download or run Microsoft Teams, creating access barriers for mandatory meetings such as legal tribunal hearings. The compatibility threshold excludes a segment of lower-income users who depend on Teams for official proceedings.
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