Windows 10 copy and paste could soon cozy up to Android
Microsoft’s Cloud Clipboard could soon extend to Android phones through Microsoft SwiftKey.
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Microsoft has spent some time bringing together Windows 10 and Android devices. Now, based on recent leaks, it seems that people will be able to sync their clipboard between the devices through Microsoft SwiftKey. Leaker and mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi recently shared atweetshowing off the potential feature.
Windows 10 already supports a Cloud Clipboard function that allows you to sync your keyboard between different Windows 10 PCs. To access that feature, pressWIN+V. Microsoft appears to be testing a feature that would connect this functionality with Android phones through Microsoft SwiftKey.
#Microsoftis working on the possibility of sync the#SwiftKeykeyboard clipboard history to the cloud 👀pic.twitter.com/XckRYnYkHE#Microsoftis working on the possibility of sync the#SwiftKeykeyboard clipboard history to the cloud 👀pic.twitter.com/XckRYnYkHE— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a)October 9, 2020October 9, 2020
Select Android phones already supportcross-device copy and paste, but the functionality is limited to a small subset of devices like theSamsung Galaxy S20. On those devices, the feature works through Microsoft’s Your Phone app.
When cross-device copy and paste was announced for specific phones, many complained online. Roberto Bojorquez, the group program manager over Your Phone,explained why the feature is exclusiveto specific hardware. Bojorquez explained that accessing a phone’s clipboard requires special OEM permission. At this time, it’s unclear if integration with Microsoft SwiftKey could make this functionality work without special OEM permission.
While some online state that this feature appears in Microsoft SwiftKey Beta, we have not seen the option on our devices yet.
SwiftKey provides a variety of input methods for your Android device’s keyboard. You can swipe to type, dictate text, and share emojis and GIFs through SwiftKey.
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