According to Engadget , first announced in February, Phone Link allows for the syncing of calls, contacts, and messages (including limited iMessage support) between iPhones and Windows 11 computers. In fact, Phone Link has been around since 2015 under a different name to allow Windows PC users to sync with Android phones, but this is the first time the tool supports iPhones.

Microsoft has been rolling out Phone Link's iPhone support in stages, starting with Windows Insiders in late February, before promising to support all Windows 11 users by mid-May. So the arrival of the tool is true to the company's promise to allow all Windows 11 PC and iPhone users to use the new feature.

Phone Link for iPhone has a few limitations that Android phones don’t have. First, while it supports iMessage syncing, it doesn’t work with group chats or sending photos and videos. Additionally, voice messages and iMessage apps won’t work. Still, Phone Link can serve as a handy integration service that saves users from having to switch between their computer and phone.

To connect an iPhone to a Windows 11 computer using Phone Link, users need to make sure their iPhone is running iOS 14 or later, Bluetooth is turned on on both devices, and the latest version of the Phone Link app is available. After opening the app, users need to set up a few things on both devices, including selecting the iPhone as their device type and using the phone's camera to scan a QR code in the Phone Link app. This feature does not work with iPads and macOS. Device compatibility may vary and regional restrictions may apply.