Phone Link news and updates for Desktop

09 Apr 2025

Phone Link: Key Alternative in Multi-Device Synchronization

Explore how Microsoft's Phone Link offers a prime synchronization solution amid Intel Unison's retirement, enhancing multi-device connectivity. Discover alternatives including AirDroid and Microsoft Copilot for Android users, ensuring seamless communication.

09 Apr 2025

Intel Plans to Discontinue Unison Amidst Mobile Shifts

Intel's Unison app will no longer function after June 2025, affecting Android and iOS users who relied on it for file sharing and messaging. Windows Phone Link remains an alternative for Windows 11 users.

01 Apr 2025

Phone Link Bridges iPhone and Windows PC Connectivity

Phone Link connects iPhone 16 to Windows PCs, enhancing user experience with file sharing and messaging, though not as seamless as a MacBook.

03 Mar 2025

Enhance Productivity with Microsoft's Phone Link App

Microsoft's Phone Link app connects your smartphone to Windows, enhancing productivity by mirroring notifications and more.

29 Aug 2024

Microsoft Expands Instant Hotspot to Select OnePlus Devices

Microsoft's Phone Link app has extended its Instant Hotspot feature to select OnePlus devices, including the OnePlus Open and OnePlus 12. Previously exclusive to Samsung, this feature allows Windows 11 PCs to connect to mobile hotspots without manual activation. Compatibility varies among devices.

19 Aug 2024

Microsoft Introduces New File-Sharing Feature for Windows and Android

Microsoft has launched a new file-sharing feature for Windows 10 and 11, enabling file transfers between PCs and Android devices via the Phone Link app. Competing with Apple’s AirDrop, this feature is currently exclusive to Windows Insider Program’s Release Preview Channel members.

15 Aug 2024

Microsoft Introduces Seamless File Sharing Between Windows PCs and Android

Microsoft introduces a new feature for Windows 10 and 11, enabling seamless file sharing between Windows PCs and Android devices via Phone Link. This tool requires specific system updates and is currently available on the Release Preview channel, suggesting a broader rollout soon.

14 Aug 2024

Windows to Introduce AirDrop-Like File Sharing for Android Users

Windows users will soon enjoy a new file-sharing feature akin to Apple’s AirDrop, thanks to the integration of Phone Link and the Link to Windows Android app. This feature, now available to Windows Insiders, will enable direct file transfers between Windows and Android devices.

09 Aug 2024

Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Update Eases App Mirroring on Windows Computers

Samsung's One UI 6.1.1 update simplifies app screen mirroring on Windows computers by removing the need to tap 'Start Now' each time an app is streamed. This change addresses user frustration from One UI 6.0 and enhances the experience with Microsoft's Phone Link app and the Companion App Streaming API.

09 Aug 2024

Samsung Streamlines Android App Mirroring on Windows with One UI 6.1.1 Update

Samsung Galaxy smartphone users can now stream Android apps to Windows laptops more seamlessly with the One UI 6.1.1 update. This update simplifies app mirroring via Microsoft’s Phone Link app, requiring one-time permission approval. Available now on Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, other models to follow.

05 Aug 2024

Windows Phone Link Beta Adds Wireless File Access for Android Users

Windows Phone Link now allows Android users to sync notifications, texts, and calls, and use smartphones as webcams. The latest update integrates Android files into Windows File Explorer, enabling wireless access for file management tasks. The feature is in beta, with a public release expected by 2024.

25 Jul 2024

Microsoft's Phone Link App Enhances Connectivity Between Devices

Microsoft's Phone Link app now connects Android devices and iPhones to Windows, enabling users to access apps, view photos, check notifications, send messages, and change device settings seamlessly. This integration aims to enhance productivity and streamline device management.

News about Phone Link for Desktop

Phone Link: Key Alternative in Multi-Device Synchronization

Intel Plans to Discontinue Unison Amidst Mobile Shifts

Phone Link Bridges iPhone and Windows PC Connectivity

Enhance Productivity with Microsoft's Phone Link App

Microsoft Expands Instant Hotspot to Select OnePlus Devices

Microsoft Introduces New File-Sharing Feature for Windows and Android

Microsoft Introduces Seamless File Sharing Between Windows PCs and Android

Windows to Introduce AirDrop-Like File Sharing for Android Users

Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Update Eases App Mirroring on Windows Computers

Samsung Streamlines Android App Mirroring on Windows with One UI 6.1.1 Update

Windows Phone Link Beta Adds Wireless File Access for Android Users

Microsoft's Phone Link App Enhances Connectivity Between Devices

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