

The functionalities of Phone Link can be accessed from a PC as long as both devices are online. To link an iPhone or Android phone with a Windows 11 PC, users need to make sure that both the PC and phone are nearby, turned on, and connected to the same network. Additionally, Microsoft's iCloud integration with Photos makes it easy for users to access their iPhone photos on their PC within the Photos app in Windows 11. Users will receive notifications on their Windows PC even if their phone is tucked away during a presentation or focus time, and they can choose which action to take. Once enabled, the app will offer basic iOS support for calls, messages, and access to contacts. Manage Your iPhone from Your Windows 11 PC with Phone Link The app connects to the phone via Wi-Fi, mobile data network, or instant hotspot. With Phone Link for iOS, users can make and receive calls, send messages via iMessage, access contacts, and view phone notifications on their Windows laptops. While the feature has been available for Android users, Microsoft has made it easier for iPhone owners to connect with their Windows PC. It also falls more in line with the new Office icons, and Microsoft says the new icon is coming to the Your Phone app on PCs soon.Microsoft has announced that it is rolling out its Phone Link feature for iOS on Windows 11 globally. The new icon for the app does look similar to one of the previous options, but it's slightly altered. Earlier this year, Microsoft tested a number of new icons for the Your Phone Companion app, and it looks like the company has settled on none of them. This should mean you no longer need to have your phone connected to Wi-Fi for your content to show up on your PC.īut that's not all this update brings. The capability was announced by Microsoft's Roberto Bojorquez on Twitter, and it's disabled by default, but you can head into the app's settings to enable it starting with version 3.4.8. The biggest highlight of this release is the ability to sync with your computer even if you're using mobile data. Microsoft has rolled out a pretty significant update to its Your Phone Companion app for Android, which, as the name suggests, works with the Your Phone app on your PC.
