Microsoft has released a major new update to its “Link to Windows” app, which has improved file transfer with Windows PCs for iPhones. This is a new one that is in the works and being tested on Windows Insiders right now and allows the copying between the environments using the Phone Link program.
Simplifying File Sharing: Microsoft Bridges iPhone and PC Gap
Users can easily transfer files from the PC to an iPhone with the simple action of right-clicking a file and choosing “Send to” “My Phone/Phone Link." On the other hand, the iPhone users can send files back to their PCs by tapping on the three dots popup and selecting “Share=>Link to Windows." This will do away with the need to use third-party applications or undertake tedious exercises in order to share files.
Microsoft’s move solves a major headache or confusion for users trying to understand the difference between Apple and Windows. Thus, the main goal, which is to establish a direct connection, pursues increasing performance and usability for the company’s users.
Only Windows Insider users can access it at the moment because it is a work in progress. A wider release is planned for subsequent releases, bringing both iOS and Windows devices even closer and providing an easy way to share files.
This innovation thus reinforces Microsoft’s focus on users who depend on the two ecosystems for work and other purposes in their lives.
Microsoft Enhances iPhone-PC File Sharing for Windows Insiders
Incorporating a new function in the Link to Windows app, the company makes it easier to share files between iPhones and Windows PCs. Open only to people in the Windows Insider program, the feature works only if the connected iPhone is on iOS 16 or above, the Link to Windows app, and Phone Link version 1.21051.
First-time users of the feature can easily link or integrate their devices through Phone Link, as the feature is turned on automatically when setting up the link. For new users, the feature will be enabled automatically the next time the app is used, while those that already exist will be able to enable this feature by going to the “Account Settings” area on the user’s PC to provide a seamless integration for the existing users of the app.
These and other changes to the file-sharing option are now enabling faster transfers between devices. You can share files between a PC and an iPhone through the app's feature. My Phone/Phone Link: Share > My Phone/Phone Link or transfer files from the iPhone, Share > Link to Windows. This removes compatibility problems and enhances the cross-platform optimization.
Users are free to share feedback with regard to the feature through the Feedback Hub option provided for the app. This way it is possible to improve the feature in question actually in perspective of the users, both ordinary and professional ones.
It is testing this feature among Windows Insiders, and the wider release of this feature may lead to a greatly enhanced state of synergy between iPhones and Windows” PCs, reducing the fractures that users feel currently when moving between the two platforms.
Microsoft Boosts Productivity with Copilot's Quick View Feature
Microsoft has announced that the Copilot app is receiving a new update that comes equipped with the new capability referred to as the Quick View. The feature allows users to trigger Copilot easily, through hotkeys, thereby enhancing productivity in accessing it during multitasking.
The ‘Quick View’ feature is designed to open Copilot with one pull-up sheet instead of opening an app or a menu. In simpler terms, users can simply type some commands on their keyboard, and out comes the chatbot to help in answering questions or writing a post in the most efficient way or making real-time recommendations.
It reaffirms Microsoft’s efforts to make artificial intelligence more embedded in the layout of a person’s tasks to accomplish efficiently. Quick view is believed to be useful for such persons who need to have quick answers and prompt solutions at work.
Currently, Microsoft adjusts AI tools according to the feedback from the users, and keyboard shortcuts added to AI tools show that Microsoft looks at ways that may be convenient for the users. This can make Copilot an essential utility for both consumers and professionals because of the much simpler and faster access it offers.
Leveraging AI is a long-term strategy for Microsoft that this update strengthens when it comes to maintaining the company’s position as a frontrunner in devising intelligent, real-life solutions. Subsequent releases of Copilot are expected to incorporate more of these improvements, thereby increasing the relevance of the tool to users.
