Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more deeply with Windows 11: Plans major UX enhancements that will make your PC and phone more seamlessly connected
Microsoft is working to deepen the integration between Windows 11 and smartphones through significant expansions to its Phone Link feature. According to sources familiar with the plans, the company aims to make smartphone integration feel more native to Windows, with particular focus on improving how quickly and easily users can access phone-related information from their PC.
One major update targets the Phone Companion widget in the Start menu, which will receive several enhancements. Users will soon be able to view more recent activities directly within the Start menu without launching the full Phone Link application. The update adds browsing functionality, allowing users to scroll through their activity history seamlessly. Additionally, Microsoft is implementing a hover feature that displays contextual information when users hover over activities—showing full message text or complete photos without requiring an app switch.
These improvements align with Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to create a more seamless experience between Windows and mobile devices. By reducing the friction needed to access smartphone notifications and activities from the desktop, the company appears to be targeting users who frequently multitask across devices.
The source material indicates Microsoft has additional features in development, though specific details were not fully available.