The rivalry between Apple and Windows is quite old. From almost always, it seems that many actions of each of these companies ignore the other and have even used the lack of compatibility between devices as a competition tool. But those who send are users, and if they want and ask for compatibility, at some point we will have to give in. And some of that is happening right now.
Microsoft has made official the iPhone compatibility as integration into the Windows 11 start barthus offering Apple users the opportunity to take advantage of an option that has long been available with Android. This utility allows connecting the smartphone to the computer to quickly access notifications, status information and other types of mobile device. Next we explain how it works and how to take advantage of this new function, which paradoxically It arrives before Windows than Mac in the case of Europe.
The newly officialized function allows access to the iPhone connected to the Windows PC via Bluetooth Opening a kind of window on its contents that will appear as a panel next to the Start menu. It will be possible to see, for example, Information about battery status, connection level, notifications on calls or messages received and recent activities. In short, it is the same menu that has long been present on Android and that allows access to smartphone easily and immediately. It is curious to verify that In Europe there is still no equivalent utility for Mac: The officer, called iPhone duplicate, is not supported in the old continent and is also much more powerful, since it greatly expands access to the contents and functions of the smartphone From the computer. The reason for non -availability has to do with the restrictions imposed by the DMA (Digital Markets Law).
How to prove the novelty
At the moment alone It is open Beta test users, so it is necessary to have installed Windows 11 Insider Preview From the Build 4805 or version 26120.3000 and later on the dev. In addition, you have to download the app corresponding call Connecting to Phone and the PC must be equipped with a Bluetooth LE Module (Low Energy) and, of course, a Microsoft account is necessary. After this preliminary period, the utility will be made available to the general public.
Article originally published in Wired Italy. Adapted by Mauricio Serfatty Godoy.
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