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technology2 days ago•8 min saved

Phone Link could soon power your Windows PC from Android

Microsoft appears to be adding remote shutdown, restart, and sleep controls to the Link to Windows (Phone Link) Android app. Code strings hint at a RemoteControlManager and separate dialogs for update-required restarts, with the feature currently disabled but likely near shipping. If released, you could power your PC from your phone, though sleeping a PC would disconnect it and require waking it locally, and unsaved work prompts will apply for restarts/updates.

via Windows Latest|

#link-to-windows #phone-link #power-management

technology2 days ago•2 min saved

Android Phones Could Remotely Power Off or Reboot Windows 11 via Phone Link

Microsoft’s Phone Link for Windows 11 may soon let Android phones remotely shut down or restart a PC, with internal references like RemoteControlManager and labels such as pc_controls_restart_label and pc_controls_shutdown_label hinting at new controls (and possible update-and-restart/update-and-shutdown options). A sleep feature is planned, but to keep the device connected the PC must be unlocked for remote actions, and there’s no timeline yet for when the update will arrive.

via Wccftech|

#android #phone-link #power-management

news1 month ago•10 min saved

Microsoft paves way for deeper Android integration in Windows 11 with new Phone Link features

Microsoft is testing a deeper Android integration in Windows 11, including a smartphone flyout with status and quick toggles, a standalone Messages app, and improved clipboard history syncing, all aimed at a more native Phone Link experience and subject to Insider feedback.

via Android Authority|

#android #microsoft #microsoft-phone-link

technology1 month ago•89 min saved

Microsoft eyes deeper smartphone integration in Windows 11 with major UX upgrades

Microsoft is exploring substantial Windows 11 UX upgrades to make your phone feel like a native extension of your PC, including upgrades to Phone Link and a new system-tray smartphone flyout with quick controls, the ability to drag files to your phone, clipboard history syncing across devices, and a standalone Messages app that will sync SMS conversations—though features are still prototyped and subject to insider feedback before any release.

via Windows Central|

#clipboard-history #microsoft #phone-link

security3 months ago•4 min saved

CloudZ RAT Hijacks Phone Link to Steal SMS OTPs via Pheno Plugin

A new CloudZ RAT variant, equipped with a Pheno plugin, monitors active Microsoft Phone Link sessions and accesses the local Phone Link SQLite database to harvest SMS messages and one-time passwords, enabling credential theft without compromising the mobile device. Infections begin with a fake ScreenConnect updater that drops a Rust loader, followed by a .NET loader to install the RAT and establish persistence, with anti-analysis checks to evade sandboxes. Defenders are advised to avoid SMS-based OTPs in favor of non-push authenticators or hardware keys; Cisco Talos has published IO and indicators of compromise.

via BleepingComputer|

#cloudz #malware #otp

technology10 months ago•8 min saved

Hidden Windows Apps You Should Know About

The article highlights five built-in Windows apps—Windows Sandbox, Clipboard History, Microsoft Print to PDF, CharMap, and Phone Link—that many users may not know about but can significantly enhance their productivity and security. These tools are easy to access and use, offering functionalities like safe browsing, clipboard management, PDF creation, character insertion, and phone integration.

via SlashGear|

#clipboard-history #hidden-features #phone-link

technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Windows 11 Updates: New Start Menu and Insider Features

Microsoft has rolled out a new Start menu for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, featuring a scrollable app section, new views, and Phone Link integration, along with improvements to File Explorer and battery indicators, available via optional update KB5067036.

via PCWorld|

#file-explorer #phone-link #start-menu

technology1 year ago•8 min saved

Windows 11 25H2 Update: New Features, Removals, and Performance Improvements

Windows 11 version 25H2, set for release in Fall 2025, introduces significant features like an updated start menu, enhanced Phone Link integration, customizable lock screen widgets, improved energy management, and AI-supported functions, all with minimal upgrade effort for existing users and extended support for Home and Pro editions.

via PCWorld|

#25h2-update #new-features #phone-link

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Tests Seamless File Sharing Between iPhones and Windows PCs

Microsoft is testing a new feature that allows file sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs using the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps. This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders, enabling them to share files from iPhone to PC and vice versa. The rollout date for all users is not yet announced. Previously, Phone Link for iOS allowed iPhone users to make calls, send messages, and access notifications on Windows PCs.

via TechCrunch|

#file-sharing #iphone #microsoft

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Tests Seamless File Sharing Between iPhones and Windows PCs

Microsoft has announced a new feature for Windows that allows file sharing between iPhones and PCs, similar to Apple's AirDrop. This feature is currently in beta for Windows Insider program users and requires specific versions of the Phone Link app on Windows and the Link to Windows app on iOS. It will eventually be available to all Windows 10 and 11 users, simplifying file sharing for iPhone users with Windows PCs.

via 9to5Mac|

#file-sharing #iphone #microsoft

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Microsoft's Phone Link Adds Text Copying from Android Photos to Windows"

Microsoft’s Phone Link app for Windows now allows users to copy text from images on their Android phones. After connecting the phone to the PC, users can access photos through the app, select an image with text, and use the new text recognition feature to copy the text to the clipboard. While the feature is promising, it may need improvements as it sometimes fails to detect text in images with busy backgrounds.

via 9to5Google|

#android #microsoft #phone-link

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Windows 11 to Enable Text Extraction from Android Photos via Phone Link"

Microsoft is updating its Phone Link app to allow users to select and copy text from images synced from their Android phones directly on their Windows computers. This feature is currently available in Release Preview Insider builds and will roll out to all users soon. While the OCR functionality is decent, it may not be as accurate as similar features from Samsung or Apple.

via The Verge|

#android #microsoft #ocr

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft's Phone Link: Transforming Your Android Phone into a Webcam for Windows"

Microsoft's Phone Link tool, which connects Windows and Android devices, may soon support the feature of streaming an Android phone's camera to a Windows computer. The recent update for Phone Link contains code suggesting that users will be able to stream their phone's camera video to their PC, with references to pausing, resuming, video effects, and auto-framing. While it's unclear if using the phone's camera as a webcam is Microsoft's intended goal, this feature could potentially debut early next year alongside new Windows hardware releases.

via 9to5Google|

#android #camera-streaming #microsoft

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Windows 11 Phone Link feature used for iPhone spying by cyberstalkers

Microsoft's new Phone Link feature for Windows 11, which allows iPhone users to view notifications on their Windows computers, could be exploited by cyberstalkers to spy on iPhone users, according to a report by app developer Certo Software. Cyberstalkers with physical access to someone else's iPhone can set up Phone Link with their own Windows computer and monitor their iMessages and phone calls without tipping off the victim. This type of cyberstalking can be used by abusive partners, parents, or friends to track a victim’s location.

via Fox Business|

#cybersecurity #cyberstalking #iphone

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Windows 11 enables seamless iPhone integration for messaging and file transfers.

Microsoft's Phone Link app, which allows syncing calls, contacts, and messages between an iPhone and PC, is now available for all Windows 11 users. The feature supports limited iMessage syncing but has several limitations, including no support for group chats, sending images and videos, voice messages, or iMessage apps. To use the feature, users need to search for "Phone Link" in the Windows taskbar, select iPhone as the device type, and scan the QR code in the app using the phone's camera. The devices will pair over Bluetooth, and users will need to confirm several permissions on both iPhone and PC.

via Engadget|

#iphone #microsoft #phone-link