Apart from iMessage, the app also allows you to make and receive calls. Moreover, you can view your iPhone notifications on your Windows computer. However, as of writing this article, the app is in its beta phase, and certain features might not work as intended. Nonetheless, if you’ve been yearning to use iMessage on your Windows 11, you’re in for a treat.
Requirements to use iMessage on Windows 11
As mentioned earlier, the Microsoft Phone Link app is in its beta phase and is only available to select users who are a part of the Windows 11 Insider Program. Follow the steps mentioned below to join the Windows Insider Program: In order to use iMessage on your Windows computer, the Microsoft Phone Link app should be running on version 1.23012.169.0 or higher. Note: This feature is only available to users running a licensed version of Windows 11 on their computer. Moreover, Microsoft has promised to increase the feature’s availability to more users over time based on the feedback they receive.
How to use iMessage on Windows 11 using Microsoft Phone Link
That’s it! Now, your iPhone is successfully linked to your Windows 11 computer. Please note that these steps would also work for the stable rollout of the Microsoft Phone Link with support for iPhone.
Is Windows Phone Link a work in progress?
Pairing an iPhone with a Windows computer will make things easier for several people. Some of us prefer using an iPhone as our daily driver and have to use a Windows computer for work. Personally, I use an iPhone as the primary daily driver and a Windows computer for work and gaming for the simple reason that gaming on Mac is not yet at par with Windows. When you’re in such a situation, you have to compromise on the connectivity because, trust me, nothing is as convenient as using an iPhone alongside a Mac. However, the Windows Phone Link app saves the day and makes things easier for users like us. It might not be the best, but it gets the job done.
Current limitations of Phone Link app
To begin with, you cannot send images or any other form of media in iMessage through the Phone Link app. Additionally, the Phone Link app cannot access iMessage chat history and will only display real-time conversations. You can only respond to the messages you receive when your iPhone is paired with your Windows computer through Bluetooth.
A step in the right direction! Although not perfect, this initiative by Microsoft is sure to impress a lot of tech geeks out there. How excited are you to use iMessage on Windows? Do let me know in the comments. Read more:
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