Microsoft says the limited texting functionality, already available on Android, should be fully rolled out to the Phone Link app by mid-May.
For iPhone users stuck between Apple and Microsoft’s worlds, there’s good news that will help make jumping from one to the other a little easier. Microsoft has announced that it will roll out support for iMessages through the Phone Link app starting today. The update is available for Windows 11 users and allows you to send messages via your iPhone without touching the device.
Phone Link uses Bluetooth to sync up with your iOS devices, which is how it’s worked with Android smartphones thus far. But for iPhone users, it’s a little more limited at launch: you can only send and receive messages to individuals , manage notifications as they come in, and conduct phone calls. It’s less robust than the Phone Link’s capabilities with Android devices, which allow you to drag and drop photos from the camera roll. Some phones, like Samsung’s Galaxy S series, even let you employ app streaming to mirror an Android app directly on your PC.
