At long last, your iPhone is as accessible inside the Windows 11 operating system interface as it is on your Mac.
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.
The functionality allows you to quickly view the iPhone’s battery status, cellular connectivity, and recent activities. Users can also access messages, calls, and file-sharing capabilities directly from the Start menu interface. Once the update has been installed, 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 has been released to Windows Insiders in both the Dev and Beta channels, and can be installed via the 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.
If you’ve had a chance to try the feature, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via MacRumors and blogs.windows.com