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How to Link Your Android Phone With a Windows PC for Calling, Texting, and Sharing Photos
Connecting your Android phone to a Windows PC using Microsoft’s Phone Link app has several productivity and convenience benefits. It allows you to view and reply to text messages, manage notifications, make and attend calls, and access media on the Windows PC. You can also customise how Phone Link works by adjusting a few optional settings.
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How to Use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Mobiles, Laptops, Smart TVs, and More: A Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft launched the Xbox Cloud Gaming feature in India on Tuesday. It allows users to play various games, like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Detective Dotson, The Palace on the Hill, Raji: An Ancient Epic, Overwatch 2, and more, from their iOS and Android phones, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Mac, PC, and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ...
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Microsoft's Phone Link Panel Arrives on Start Menu With Support for Android Devices: Report
Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for...
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Motorola Adds New Features to Moto AI; Teams Up With Google, Microsoft and Perplexity
Motorola announced major upgrades for Moto AI, the company’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Announced on Thursday, the Lenovo-owned brand is adding four new AI features to Moto AI — Next Move, Playlist Studio, Image Studio and Look and Talk. Additionally, the company is also partnering with major AI players such as Google, Meta,...
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Realme Buds Air 7 Pro With Active Noise Cancellation, IP55 Rating Launched
Realme Buds Air 7 Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds were launched in China on Wednesday. The new audio offering from the Chinese tech brand was released alongside the Realme GT 7 smartphone. The Realme Buds Air 7 Pro come in four distinct colour options with an in-ear design. They offer active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 52dB.
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Google Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds of Employees in Android, Pixel Teams
Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit. The cuts in the division, which houses the Android platform, Pixel phones and the Chrome browser among other applications, follow Google's January buyout offers to employees in the unit.
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Apple Loses Top Court Fight Against German Antitrust Crackdown
Apple's footprint across markets meets the threshold for more oversight, judges at Germany’s top civil court have said. The setback for Apple comes amid a clamor by Big Tech against European efforts to rein in their market dominance.
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Windows 11 Start Menu Phone Integration Now Allows Support for iPhone
Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Previously, the company tested the ability for Android users to access their handsets from the Start menu. Now, it is extending the phone integration to iPhone users, who can now access calls and messages from the connected smartphones directly from ...
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Windows 11 Could Offer Quick Options to Send Files, Evidence Spotted in Latest Preview Build
Microsoft released a preview build of Windows 11 last week and it appears to include a new method to share files from File Explorer to your phone or email. The new feature dubbed “Drag Tray” works like file sharing in smartphones and lets users share files by dragging them to the top of the screen.
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"You're More Responsible For Microsoft Losing The $400 Billion": Android Co-founder To Bill Gates
Android co-founder Rich Miner has criticized Bill Gates for Microsofts failure in the mobile market, which Gates admitted cost the company $400 billion.
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Microsoft Makes File Sharing Between iPhone and PCs Easier With New Link to Windows Feature
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Link to Windows app which makes the process of sharing files between an iPhone and PC more seamless, the company announced on Wednesday. Currently limited to Windows Insiders, it leverages the Phone Link software to establish a connection between Windows and iOS devices.
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Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users to Switch to Link to Windows App
Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 7, the company has confirmed. In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing phone features on a PC.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Allows Game Pass Ultimate Members to Stream Select Games They Own
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service beyond the select Game Pass titles currently available for streaming. The Xbox parent announced Wednesday that Game Pass Ultimate members would be able to stream select games from their library of purchased games on supported devices.
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Microsoft Phone Link Instant Hotspot Feature Rolling Out to More Android Smartphones: Report
Microsoft Phone Link app has been updated with support for an instant hotspot feature that was previously limited to Samsung smartphones. Users with Android smartphones from brands such as OnePlus and Oppo may be able to use their handsets as portable hotspots to quickly connect their PCs to their internet without needing to manually configure the ...
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How to Link Your Android Phone With a Windows PC for Calling, Texting, and Sharing Photos
Connecting your Android phone to a Windows PC using Microsoft’s Phone Link app has several productivity and convenience benefits. It allows you to view and reply to text messages, manage notifications, make and attend calls, and access media on the Windows PC. You can also customise how Phone Link works by adjusting a few optional settings.
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How to Use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Mobiles, Laptops, Smart TVs, and More: A Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft launched the Xbox Cloud Gaming feature in India on Tuesday. It allows users to play various games, like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Detective Dotson, The Palace on the Hill, Raji: An Ancient Epic, Overwatch 2, and more, from their iOS and Android phones, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Mac, PC, and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ...
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Microsoft's Phone Link Panel Arrives on Start Menu With Support for Android Devices: Report
Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for...
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Motorola Adds New Features to Moto AI; Teams Up With Google, Microsoft and Perplexity
Motorola announced major upgrades for Moto AI, the company’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Announced on Thursday, the Lenovo-owned brand is adding four new AI features to Moto AI — Next Move, Playlist Studio, Image Studio and Look and Talk. Additionally, the company is also partnering with major AI players such as Google, Meta,...
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Realme Buds Air 7 Pro With Active Noise Cancellation, IP55 Rating Launched
Realme Buds Air 7 Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds were launched in China on Wednesday. The new audio offering from the Chinese tech brand was released alongside the Realme GT 7 smartphone. The Realme Buds Air 7 Pro come in four distinct colour options with an in-ear design. They offer active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 52dB.
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Google Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds of Employees in Android, Pixel Teams
Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit. The cuts in the division, which houses the Android platform, Pixel phones and the Chrome browser among other applications, follow Google's January buyout offers to employees in the unit.
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Apple Loses Top Court Fight Against German Antitrust Crackdown
Apple's footprint across markets meets the threshold for more oversight, judges at Germany’s top civil court have said. The setback for Apple comes amid a clamor by Big Tech against European efforts to rein in their market dominance.
-
Windows 11 Start Menu Phone Integration Now Allows Support for iPhone
Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Previously, the company tested the ability for Android users to access their handsets from the Start menu. Now, it is extending the phone integration to iPhone users, who can now access calls and messages from the connected smartphones directly from ...
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Windows 11 Could Offer Quick Options to Send Files, Evidence Spotted in Latest Preview Build
Microsoft released a preview build of Windows 11 last week and it appears to include a new method to share files from File Explorer to your phone or email. The new feature dubbed “Drag Tray” works like file sharing in smartphones and lets users share files by dragging them to the top of the screen.
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"You're More Responsible For Microsoft Losing The $400 Billion": Android Co-founder To Bill Gates
Android co-founder Rich Miner has criticized Bill Gates for Microsofts failure in the mobile market, which Gates admitted cost the company $400 billion.
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Microsoft Makes File Sharing Between iPhone and PCs Easier With New Link to Windows Feature
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Link to Windows app which makes the process of sharing files between an iPhone and PC more seamless, the company announced on Wednesday. Currently limited to Windows Insiders, it leverages the Phone Link software to establish a connection between Windows and iOS devices.
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Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users to Switch to Link to Windows App
Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 7, the company has confirmed. In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing phone features on a PC.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Allows Game Pass Ultimate Members to Stream Select Games They Own
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service beyond the select Game Pass titles currently available for streaming. The Xbox parent announced Wednesday that Game Pass Ultimate members would be able to stream select games from their library of purchased games on supported devices.
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Microsoft Phone Link Instant Hotspot Feature Rolling Out to More Android Smartphones: Report
Microsoft Phone Link app has been updated with support for an instant hotspot feature that was previously limited to Samsung smartphones. Users with Android smartphones from brands such as OnePlus and Oppo may be able to use their handsets as portable hotspots to quickly connect their PCs to their internet without needing to manually configure the ...
