Some features require access to the system that aren’t currently possible with iOS or Android, so things like toggling settings or opening apps won’t initially be available in the Cortana companions for those platforms. 'Although the functionality will be very helpful, because it’s “just an app” there will be certain things that Cortana does on Windows phones that won’t work on Android devices or iPhones.

There are limitations to what Cortana can do on these other platforms though: The Cortana app on Android and iPhones will know everything about you that is included in your Notebook and that information will sync across all of your devices and be available in the app. The Cortana App for Android and iPhones, available in June and later this year respectively, will enable those devices to enjoy many of Cortana's capabilities such as reminders and flight tracking. Windows 10 Phone Companion App - Android Install Screen The Phone Companion app, available later this year in a future build of the Windows 10 Insider Preview, when launched will ask you for your phone type and then walk you through the process of installing the apps you need to connect to your Windows 10 data. Regardless of the operating systems you choose across your devices – everything important to you should roam across the products you already own – including your phone.'

'But, we also realize that many people use iPhones or Android phones, and we want them to enjoy some of their Windows experience and content while away from their Windows 10 PC. Microsoft kicks off the new week by confirming rumors that they are bringing their Cortana personal digital assistant, which is fully integrated into Windows 10, to Android and iPhones devices this year.Īlong with the Cortana announcement Microsoft has also revealed they will release a new Windows 10 app called Phone Companion that will simplify the process of connecting the Windows 10 experience to users mobile devices such as Windows Phone, Android and iPhone.

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