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Microsoft eyes deeper smartphone integration in Windows 11 with major UX upgrades
technology2 hours ago

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
CloudZ RAT Hijacks Phone Link to Steal SMS OTPs via Pheno Plugin
security2 months ago

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
Hidden Windows Apps You Should Know About
technology8 months ago

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
Microsoft Tests Seamless File Sharing Between iPhones and Windows PCs
technology1 year ago

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
Microsoft Tests Seamless File Sharing Between iPhones and Windows PCs
technology1 year ago

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
"Microsoft's Phone Link Adds Text Copying from Android Photos to Windows"
technology2 years ago

"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
"Windows 11 to Enable Text Extraction from Android Photos via Phone Link"
technology2 years ago

"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
"Microsoft's Phone Link: Transforming Your Android Phone into a Webcam for Windows"
technology2 years ago

"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
Windows 11 Phone Link feature used for iPhone spying by cyberstalkers
technology3 years ago

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
Windows 11 enables seamless iPhone integration for messaging and file transfers.
technology3 years ago

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
Windows 11 now fully supports iPhone integration.
technology3 years ago

Windows 11 now fully supports iPhone integration.

Microsoft has released an update to its Phone Link software for Windows 11 PCs that allows users to receive notifications, send texts, and answer calls from their paired iPhone. The move could eliminate a barrier for computer buyers who would have otherwise picked a Mac. However, the Phone Link software doesn't have as many features as Apple's Messages for Mac and is limited by iOS.

via CNBC|
#iphone#microsoft#phone-link
"Windows 11 update enables iPhone messaging and syncing"
technology3 years ago

"Windows 11 update enables iPhone messaging and syncing"

Microsoft's Phone Link app now allows iPhone users to connect to a Windows 11 PC and send and receive messages via iMessage, make and receive calls, and see any phone app notifications on a PC or laptop. The app update is available in 85 countries and works with an iPhone over Bluetooth for calls, messages, and notifications. However, users won't be able to see a full chat history or participate in group iMessage conversations.

via The Verge|
#imessage#iphone#microsoft
"iMessage now available on Windows 11 with Phone Link"
technology3 years ago

"iMessage now available on Windows 11 with Phone Link"

Microsoft has enabled iMessage on Windows 11 through its Phone Link app, which now supports iOS devices. Users need an iPhone, Windows 11 PC, Windows Link iOS app, and Microsoft Phone Link app to get started. However, the app has some limitations, such as the lack of historical messages, inability to send pictures and videos, and no support for group conversations. The update is rolling out gradually to users and should be available to everyone by mid-May.

via AppleInsider|
#imessage#iphone#microsoft