cross-device functionality

  1. Microsoft Windows 11 'Cross Device Resume' to Seamlessly Switch Between Smartphones and PCs

    Microsoft is actively developing a feature for Windows 11 known as "Cross Device Resume," designed to enable users to seamlessly continue their activities from a smartphone to a PC with a single click. This functionality mirrors Apple's macOS "Handoff," which allows users to start a task on one...
  2. Enhancements in Microsoft Phone Link for Seamless Cross-Device Experience

    In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Windows users are increasingly seeking a seamless bridge between their desktop and mobile experiences. The latest iteration of Microsoft’s Phone Link app—celebrated in Hands-On Windows 134 by veteran Windows commentator Paul Thurrott—offers a wealth of...
  3. Microsoft Copilot Launches on macOS: AI-Powered Productivity for Apple Users

    Microsoft is expanding its AI horizons—this time beyond Windows. As reported by 9to5Mac on February 27, 2025, Microsoft’s highly anticipated Copilot AI app has finally made its native debut on macOS. With a dedicated macOS application now available on the Mac App Store, Microsoft is set to...
  4. Windows 11's New 'Resume' Feature: Seamless Multitasking Across Devices

    Windows 11 is aiming to redefine multitasking once again. Echoing the seamless transition found on Apple devices with its famed “Handoff” feature, Microsoft is testing a similarly innovative capability, aptly dubbed “Resume.” This new feature could allow users to pick up exactly where they left...
  5. Microsoft Windows 11 Introduces 'Continue from Phone' for Seamless Productivity

    In a move that elevates cross-device productivity, Microsoft is refining the Windows 11 experience with a new continuity feature reminiscent of Apple’s Handoff. This fresh update enables Windows 11 users to transition effortlessly between their smartphones—both iPhone and Android—and their PC...
  6. Windows 11 KB5050092 Update: Usability Enhancements Unveiled

    Windows 11 enthusiasts, buckle up because Microsoft just unveiled another non-security update that's brimming with usability upgrades and feature refinements! The latest offering, KB5050092, effortlessly swoops into your system as an Optional Update, primarily targeting versions 22H2 and 23H2...
  7. Windows 11 Expands Integration: iPhone Users Welcome to Start Menu

    In the world of tech collaboration that just keeps getting smaller, Microsoft has taken another step forward by extending its much-lauded Windows 11 Start menu phone integration feature to iPhone users. As of January 29, 2025, the feature—rolled out last year for Android—will now allow iPhone...
  8. Seamless File Access: Connect Android to Windows 10 & 11 Easily

    Imagine this: you're buzzing around your Windows PC, multitasking like a pro, when suddenly you need to pull up a document from your Android phone, but what a hassle! Gone are the days of fumbling around with cables or bogging down your productivity with cumbersome methods to transfer files. The...
  9. Introducing Resume: Microsoft’s New Cross-Device Feature for Windows 11

    In an exciting development within the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Windows 11 known as “Resume.” This feature closely resembles Apple’s well-known Handoff functionality and is part of the Windows 11 update, specifically KB5044373. It’s designed to enhance...
  10. Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.4225: Copilot Key Configurations & File Sharing Enhancements

    In the latest update for Windows 11, Microsoft has rolled out build 22635.4225 in the Insider Program's Beta Channel. This new build brings a few notable features and fixes, particularly the addition of configuration options for the newly introduced Copilot key on keyboards and notebooks...
  11. Transform Your Android into a Bluetooth Mouse for Windows 11

    Understanding the Setup First, let's take a look at the prerequisites. To initiate this wireless connection, your Android device must be equipped with a compatible version of the Link to Windows app—version 1.24071 or later is needed, while your Windows PC should be running Windows 11. This...
  12. Windows 11 Introduces Direct Android File Access in File Explorer

    Overview On July 25, 2024, the Windows Insider Program announced a new feature that will enable users to access their Android phone directly within the File Explorer on Windows 11 devices. This capability is designed for those who are part of the Windows Insider Program and have an Android phone...