Microsoft is testing a new continuity trick in Windows 11 that lets you pick up certain Android activities on your PC—starting with Spotify—via a taskbar alert that says “Resume from your phone” and a one‑click “Continue on this PC” action. The rollout has begun for Windows Insiders in the Dev...
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Windows 11’s New Cross‑Device Resume Arrives for Insiders: What KB5064093 Adds in the Dev and Beta Channels
By WindowsForum News Desk
Published: August 23, 2025
Summary
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 in the Dev Channel and 26120.5761 in the Beta Channel...
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Microsoft is quietly testing a new cross‑device capability in Windows 11 that lets you resume activity from an Android phone directly on your PC — initially for Spotify playback — and the feature is rolling out to selected Windows Insiders as a staged test in the latest Dev and Beta preview...
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Microsoft’s latest Insider build pushes Phone Link deeper into Windows 11’s Start menu and — for the first time in a widely reported rollout — brings a fuller, more visible iPhone experience to the desktop, while also layering cross-device conveniences and a handful of stability and Copilot-era...
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Microsoft’s Start menu design debate has taken a new turn: a growing chorus of users are asking the company to bring the new, reimagined Start menu interface—the one shipping with recent Windows 11 updates—back to the “regular” Windows 10 experience, and that request exposes tensions between...
Microsoft is rolling out a Windows 11 Insider build that rethinks how users find apps and share files, with a refreshed “All apps” Start menu that groups apps into grid and category views and a new drag-to-share tray that surfaces sharing targets at the top of the screen.
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The changes...
Microsoft’s File Explorer in Windows 11 is being outfitted with a fresh set of quick-action buttons and context-level shortcuts that aim to cut clicks, speed up common workflows, and fold AI-powered tasks directly into the shell — changes that show Microsoft is treating File Explorer as more...
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Microsoft's most sweeping Windows redesign in years has arrived: a roomy, AI-aware Start menu, deeper Phone Link integration, and File Explorer that begins to act like an assistant — changes Microsoft bills as a major evolution of the Windows desktop and that industry outlets are calling the...
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Microsoft’s slow, methodical migration of legacy Control Panel functionality into the modern Settings app picked up another quiet notch with the arrival of build 26200.5742 in the Dev channel — a preview release that nudges several time-and-input features out of the old Control Panel and into...
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Synchronization between iPhones and Windows PCs—a long-requested feature by users—has finally become a universal reality with Microsoft’s rollout of Phone Link iOS support for Windows 11. What began as a limited beta earlier in the year is now available to all users, marking a significant shift...
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A sense of anticipation has accompanied each major update to Windows 11, and the recent debut of new File Explorer capabilities, Start menu refinements, and a wave of usability tweaks marks a significant step in Microsoft’s evolving vision for its flagship operating system. For power users...
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In a significant step for both mainstream and enthusiast PC gamers, Microsoft has at last removed a long-standing compatibility block that restricted select systems from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2—a move that opens the latest Windows experience to a broader array of devices, many of...
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In our increasingly interconnected world, the ability to seamlessly link your smartphone with your Windows PC has gone from a luxury to an essential productivity feature. Microsoft’s Phone Link app, accessible through the official shortcut www.aka.ms/phonelink, represents a significant leap...
Windows 11 has steadily evolved into an operating system rich with both visible and hidden functionalities, empowering users with a blend of aesthetics, efficiency, and customization. While flagship features like the revamped Start menu and enhanced multitasking take center stage in Microsoft’s...
The introduction of remote PC locking in Windows 11 via the Link to Windows Android app marks a new milestone in Microsoft’s evolving cross-device strategy. Unlike earlier attempts at bridging the divide between smartphone and PC, this latest feature drives home the value of convenience and...
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The subtle yet profound transformation of how we secure and synchronize our digital lives is quietly unfolding on millions of Windows devices with Microsoft’s latest upgrade to Phone Link. This built-in app—quietly bundled with Windows 10 and 11, but rapidly evolving from useful curiosity to...
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Microsoft’s commitment to building a seamless bridge between the Windows and Android ecosystems has taken a significant leap forward, as the latest update to Phone Link for Windows 11 brings a host of remote PC controls and integration improvements. Designed to position the Phone Link app as a...
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The emergence of “Lock PC” within the Link To Windows app marks another crucial step in the ongoing integration of Microsoft’s Windows 11 desktop experience and the Android mobile ecosystem. For Windows 11 users invested in keeping their PCs secure—especially outside the home or office—this new...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.4770 (KB5062660) as a preview update on July 22, 2025, introducing a suite of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability.
Key Features and Improvements
Recall Enhancements
In the European Economic Area (EEA), the...
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For many Windows 10 users, the persistent presence of certain built-in applications such as Phone Link—previously branded as Your Phone—has sparked persistent curiosity and sometimes frustration. Windows has evolved to include an ecosystem of services designed to integrate devices and platforms...
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