#Microsoft Phone Link
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Hands-on with Phone Link Start Menu Companion: Why Does It Even Exist?
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You can enable the Phone Link Start menu companion from Settings > Personalization > Start. Once enabled, the companion should appear when you launch the Start menu. It will show you quick shortcuts to messages, calls, and photos, alongside recent calls, messages, and photos.
Microsoft’s Phone Link Can Now Transfer Files Between Windows PC and iPhone
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Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Phone Link — version 1.24112.73 on Windows and 1.24112.73 on iPhones. The update brings the ability to effortlessly transfer files from iPhone to Windows and vice versa.
Motorola’s Smart Connect App Surprisingly Works with Any Android Phone
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If you are looking for a suitable alternative to Phone Link with rich features, check out Motorola's Smart Connect app. It's designed for Motorola and Lenovo phones, but it works great on other Android devices as well. You get phone mirroring, fast file transfer, the phone webcam feature, a cross-syncing smart clipboard, and more.