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Windows 11 Now Lets You Access Your iPhone from the Start Menu

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Microsoft has announced an update to Windows 11 that allows iPhone users to access their devices directly from the Start menu, bringing feature parity with its existing Android phone integration.

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The new functionality lets you view your device's battery status, cellular connectivity, and recent activities without leaving the Windows environment. You can also access messages, calls, and file sharing capabilities directly from the Start menu interface.

Setting up the integration is straightforward. Just open the Start menu and select "iPhone" from the right-side pane, then follow the on-screen instructions to establish the connection between your iPhone and PC.

The feature is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in both Dev and Beta channels. To access the new functionality, you must be running Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 4805 or higher in the Beta Channel, or Build 26120.3000 or higher in the Dev Channel. Additional requirements include Phone Link version 1.24121.30.0 or higher and a PC with Bluetooth LE capability.

Note that not all Windows 11 users will have immediate access to the feature. Microsoft says the integration is not supported on PCs running Windows 11 Pro Education or Education SKUs.

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 11

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cigz
16 months ago
wait so it’s possible to see iPhone’s battery status ON WINDOWS but it’s not possible on MacOS with it’s battery widget?
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e1me5
16 months ago
That's nice! So now I can finally ditch my Macs. 😂😂😂😂
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Powerbooky
16 months ago
Even twenty years later, the slogan "Redmond, start your photocopiers" still applies apparently.

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cjsuk
16 months ago
No it doesn't because my PC went on ebay.
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seggy
16 months ago

Even twenty years later, the slogan "Redmond, start your photocopiers" still applies apparently.


I am struggling to see how this is relevant, beyond blind "fan" talk

It should be a standard feature for any phone on any OS at this point, but Apple was preventing it from happening for obvious reasons
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H2SO4
16 months ago

No it doesn't because my PC went on ebay.
Yeah it does actually, just for the new owner.
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