Windows 11 and Android are lifting this cool feature from macOS and iPhones

Phone on Laptop

Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority
  • Microsoft has released a Windows 11 preview build for Insiders on its Dev Channel.
  • The preview build will contain an update for Phone Link.
  • Phone Link will now let Windows 11 connect directly to your Android phone through your mobile hotspot.

A new Windows 11 preview build is coming and it contains an interesting new feature. You’ll be able to connect directly to your Android phone from your computer through your mobile hotspot.

Microsoft is currently pushing out a Windows 11 preview build that’s only available to Insiders on its Dev Channel, Windows Central reports. The preview build addresses some issues and implements a few improvements. In addition, it appears the new build will also bring an update to Microsoft’s Phone Link app.

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