File sharing between your iPhone and PC is about to become way easier as Microsoft introduces a new feature that allows for seamless file transfers between the two ecosystems. We’ll break down how it works, what it can do, and what you’ll need to try it out as we sit down and sync up with Rocket IT’s weekly technology update.

In this episode, you’ll hear more about:

• Microsoft testing a new feature that enables file sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs.
• How to send iPhone files back and forth seamlessly without cables or third-party apps.
• Which Phone Link features are present and which have limited functionality.
• How businesses can streamline workflows and enhance productivity with this tool.

Video Transcript

While Windows Phone Link feature has been around since 2018, using it with iPhones has felt clunky, with limited options for sharing files directly. But now, with the newest update, those signed up for the Windows Insider Program are getting a taste of a more streamlined way to share photos, documents, and other files between devices. While still in testing, the impact is clear: tasks like transferring a photo for editing on your PC or sending important files from your PC to your iPhone can now be done in just a few taps, without the need for USB cables or third-party apps. This means more efficient workflows, faster collaboration, and fewer disruptions when moving between devices.

To test this feature, you’ll need an iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, the most recent version of the Link to Windows app on your phone, and the latest version of the Phone Link app on your PC. Additionally, you must be enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, as this feature is still in its testing phase.

Once you meet those requirements, head over to your iPhone, find the file you want to share, tap the share icon, select “Link to Windows,” and choose the PC you’d like to send it to. On the PC side, right-click the file you want to send, select “Share,” and then choose “My Phone.”

It’s important to note that this feature is still subject to the limitations of Apple’s ecosystem. Unlike Android users, iPhone users won’t have access to app mirroring or group iMessage functionality through Phone Link. Even with the file-sharing update, group messaging via iMessage is unsupported, and the app must remain open for individual messages to work.

This update reflects Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to improving cross-device compatibility, even with Apple’s restrictive ecosystem. For professionals and businesses using both iPhones and Windows PCs, this feature provides a glimpse of what’s to come—potentially transforming how tasks are managed across devices.

If navigating cross-platform tools like this feels daunting, partnering with an IT provider, like Rocket IT, can make all the difference. Whether it’s staying ahead of new features like this or optimizing your current setup, we can help your business thrive. Simply contact us using the link in this video to learn more. And, to stay up to date on trending technology news, hit that subscribe button and the bell to catch us on next week’s episode of Sync Up with Rocket IT.