Your Android phone is about to get some prime real estate in Windows

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• Microsoft is testing a feature that integrates Android or iOS devices right into the Start Menu.
• Youll be able to send and receive messages and calls. Youll also be able to manage photos and a few other functions.
• The feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders using Android phones on the beta channel slowly, though no word on when it might come to the stable Windows 11 build.

Microsoft Phone Link is the simplest way to connect an Android phone or iPhone to Windows 10 and 11. Not only is the app pre-installed for most Windows 11 users, but its also one of the easiest-to-use solutions, albeit with a feature set thats a bit more basic compared to some third-party alternatives. Now, its about to become even more accessible, as today Microsoft announced it will soon integrate Phone Link features directly into the Start Menu.

The general functionality remains the same as ever, but its now more seamlessly integrated into the Windows experience. Its also definitely more prominently placed than ever before. Youll be able to see your phones battery status and connectivity, as well as access messages, calls, and photos right from the Start Menu. Youll even be able to pick up exactly where you left off in activities from your phone and run select apps right on the big screen.




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