If you're running Windows 11 22H2, most of the new changes are available to download today by checking Windows Update and manually installing the available update preview. Advertisementįurther Reading Rumored overhaul for Windows File Explorer would tie into OneDrive, Microsoft 365Īll of these updates require the WindUpdate (aka 22H2) to be installed first. But unlike on Macs or iPads, you won't be able to view your message history, and you won't be able to tell whether you're sending SMS messages or iMessages until you return to your phone. Microsoft's blog post doesn't mention iMessage by name, but The Verge reports that users will be able to send and receive iMessages using the Your Phone app. As with Android phones, you'll be able to make and receive phone calls, view and send text messages (no photos or videos allowed, whether sending or receiving), and view your phone's contacts. One potentially exciting addition for iPhone users is the addition of iOS support to the Phone Link app, which should be available now (or soon) via the Windows Store for anyone enrolled in any of the Windows Insider Preview channels.

There's also an 'energy recommendations' section in the Settings app that will recommend tweaks to your sleep and power settings to optimize your battery life-these mostly appear to amount to things like 'let your PC sleep faster' and 'keep automatic screen brightness enabled,' handy tips for casual PC users but nothing ground-breaking for experts. A collapsed Touch Taskbar leaves more room for apps and webpages on convertibles with detached keyboards.

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