However, Microsoft’s efforts still fall far short of the iPhone connectivity features available on Apple’s macOS.
A new Windows Insider buildincludeschanges to Microsoft’sPhone Linkfunction for Android and iPhone users.
The update streamlines desktop access to mobile features, but the implementation remains extremely limited.
New users can start using Phone Link by simultaneously opening the Windows and mobile apps.
Then, enable permissions for syncing contacts, notifications, and messages under the smartphone’s Bluetooth parameters.
To enable or disable Phone Link, navigate to parameters > Personalization > Start.
Users can submit feedback to Microsoft via the Feedback Hub under Apps > Phone Link.
To Microsoft’s credit, seamless interoperability is easier to achieve when devices are built by the same manufacturer.
Whether these apps will become available to all Windows users either in China or globally remains uncertain.
