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<h1>Microsoft Begins Testing File Sharing Between iPhones and Windows PCs for Windows Insiders</h1>
<p>Microsoft has initiated a new feature for Windows Insiders that allows users to share files seamlessly between iPhones and Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs. This capability leverages the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps, heralding a significant enhancement in the interoperability between iOS and Windows devices.</p>
<p>Users can now initiate file sharing directly by navigating to the file on their iPhone and utilizing the new sharing options provided within the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps. This process is facilitated through iOS’s share sheet, making it convenient to send files to Windows PCs.</p>
<p>To access this feature, it’s essential that your iPhone is running iOS 16 or higher, and both the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps are updated to their latest versions. The feature is currently in the testing phase and exclusive to Windows Insiders. The exact timeline for broader availability remains uncertain.</p>
<p>While the app’s iOS counterpart still holds certain limitations compared to its Android version, this new functionality marks a significant step forward in Microsoft’s continuous improvement of cross-platform capabilities.</p>


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Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows Insiders that enables seamless file sharing between iPhones and Windows 10 or 11 PCs, utilizing the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps. This feature requires iOS 16 or higher and the latest versions of both apps. It is currently exclusive to Windows Insiders, with no confirmed date for broader availability.

Microsoft Tests iPhone File Sharing for Windows PCs via Phone Link App