6/24/2023 0 Comments Microsoft companion app![]() ![]() Till then, click on the video below for a glimpse at Windows 10's Phone Companion. With the full benefits of both the Windows 10 PC-native Phone Companion app, as well as Cortana expected later this year with the rollout of Windows 10, a preview for the former is currently available to all Windows Insider Program users. The reason for this, according to Microsoft is the restriction to in-OS access currently in place for both Android and iOS. You create an application by dragging/dropping controls onto a canvas. Microsoft was quick to note though, that Cortana would have a richer range of features on Windows Phone, compared to other operating systems. The tool for building mobile apps with no/low-code is called Microsoft Power Apps. As with the Windows Phone variant, Cortana will bring a range of services to the fore, including voice aided searches, setting reminders, and dictating e-mail replies. Those touting an Android device will be receiving Cortana first in June this year, with plans for an iOS version expected later in 2015. The same functionality will be coming to Microsoft's soon-to-be updated Music app, with access to music stored on OneDrive now readily available.Īdded to this, Microsoft will also be making Cortana (Microsoft's mobile personal assistant) available to both Android and iOS users. ![]() A significant application is OneDrive, which will bring all of a user's photos, videos and content from their mobile device into the PC. Sign into the companion app with the same Microsoft account that youre signed in to on your PC. This service will fall in line with some of the cross-platform apps that Microsoft has rolled out in recent months. Microsoft took to its official Windows Blog to confirm the integration of a native Windows 10 PC app to help users connect with a mobile device, whether it be Windows Phone, Android or iOS.Īccording to the blog posting, Microsoft's new Phone Companion app will automatically sync up with the user's mobile device of choice when selected on their Windows 10 PC. We've chronicled many of Microsoft's big announcements for Windows 10, and today marks another significant one. ![]()
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