Owners of iPhone and computers with Windows 11 operating system, can have a serious reason for joy, with the steps that Microsoft takes to increase the interaction between iPhone phones and the Windows 11 operating system. In the latest Windows Insider (Dev and Beta), Microsoft added iPhone integration to the Windows 11 menu.
This new feature introduces a side panel into the Start menu, allowing the rapid viewing of the iPhone battery, accessing messages and calls, as well as a quick button for file transfer. These functionalities were already available for Android users, and now they reach iOS.
This new feature will be gradually available for Windows 11 users running the latest Insider Preview Build 4805 or newer versions in the Beta channel. The Phone Link app is also updated to version 1.24121.30.0 or more recent. In order for this integration to work, connected PCs must support Bluetooth Le and be authenticated with an active Microsoft account. This feature is expected to be available for all versions of Windows 11 in the coming months.
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How can i iPhone integrate you into the Start menu of Windows 11
Due to this integration of the iPhone in the Start menu of Windows 11, users can now access the functions of the phone directly from the Start menu. Among the benefits provided are:
- Viewing the battery level and iPhone connectivity.
- Accessing messages and calls directly from your PC.
- Following the latest activities on the phone, all integrated into a unified interface.
Requirements to activate the function
In order to benefit from this new integration, users must meet the following software and hardware requirements:
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 4805 and newer versions in the Beta or Build 26120.3000 and newer channel in the Dev channel.
- Phone Link version 1.24121.30.0 or more recent.
- A PC connected to an active Microsoft account and Bluetooth Le.
Through this update, Microsoft continues to improve the experience of Windows 11 users, providing a more fluid integration between PC and mobile devices, whether they run Android or iOS.
