Microsoft has recently introduced a feature in Windows 11 that mirrors Apple's "Handoff," enabling users to seamlessly transition activities between their smartphones and PCs. Dubbed "Resume," this functionality allows users to pick up where they left off on OneDrive files, such as Word documents or Excel spreadsheets, when moving from a mobile device to a Windows 11 PC. The feature is currently available in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds and is expected to roll out more broadly in future updates. (howtogeek.com)
In a recent demonstration, Microsoft showcased the "Resume" feature with Spotify, illustrating how users could continue listening to music from their phone on their PC. However, this segment was later removed from the official video, suggesting that Microsoft may be planning to unveil this capability in upcoming updates. This move indicates potential expansion of the "Resume" feature to include third-party applications like Spotify and WhatsApp, allowing users to continue activities such as music playback or messaging across devices. (windowslatest.com)
The "Resume" feature currently supports OneDrive files, including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, OneNote notebooks, and PDFs. To utilize this feature, users must be signed into OneDrive with the same Microsoft account on both their phone and PC. Work and school accounts are not supported at this time. Additionally, the file must be opened on the phone while the PC is locked, and the PC must be unlocked within five minutes of accessing the file on the phone to receive the resume notification. (elevenforum.com)
This development signifies Microsoft's commitment to enhancing cross-device integration and productivity, providing users with a more cohesive and efficient experience across their devices.
Source: XDA Microsoft quietly demoed a macOS-inspired feature on Windows 11, then tried to pretend it didn’t
