Since the previous year, a Windows 11 beta version has enable users to connect an Android smartphone into the right side of the start menu. With the new beta version 4805, this function has been improved and now also works with Apple smartphones including the latest iPhone 16. To access this handy feature, users need to download the latest beta version of Windows 11 and click on the specific button located in the start menu.
Integration Details
After linking the iPhone, the state menu will display the remaining battery life and the signal strength of the phone. Users can also initiate calls or send messages to their contacts straight from the start menu. A notable addition is the feature that allows users to transfer files directly to an iPhone or Android device using a button in the start menu. This transfer occurs wirelessly through Wi-Fi, similar to Apple’s AirDrop.
User Options
For Windows 11 users who prefer not to use this integration, there is an option to disable the smartphone connection in the system settings under personalization. To utilize this feature, the computer must support Bluetooth Low Energy and be linked to a Microsoft account. Moreover, the Phone Link app must be version 1.24121.30.0 or newer and needs to be used alongside either the Windows 11 public beta version 4805 or the developer beta 26120.3000. Microsoft has not yet disclosed when this feature will be available for all users in the final version of Windows 11.
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