Windows 11 Start menu is getting a permanent Phone Link integration, if you want it
How can users access their phone's features from the Windows 11 Start menu?
Users can access their phone's features from the Windows 11 Start menu through the Phone Link integration. This feature allows users to view their phone's battery status, connectivity, messages, calls, and photos directly from the Start menu34. Users can also pick up where they left off with the latest activities from their phone. This feature is currently available for Android users with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3790 or higher and Phone Link version 1.24052.124.0 or newer.
Is the Phone Link integration currently available for Apple iOS devices?
The Phone Link integration is currently available for Android devices, and support for Apple iOS devices is in the pipeline. Microsoft has not provided an exact timeline for the iOS support, but it is confirmed to be coming in the future.
What requirements must be met to use the new Phone Link feature in Windows 11?
To use the new Phone Link feature in Windows 11, you will need a PC running Windows 11, an iPhone device running iOS 14.0 or later with Bluetooth connection, and the latest version of the Phone Link app. The feature is currently limited to Android phones, but support for Apple iOS is in the pipeline.