Your Phone app testing new Android ‘Apps’ feature with Insiders
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What you need to know
One of the most interesting announcements to come out of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event for Windows fans today was the reveal ofAndroid app streamingin the Your Phone app for Windows 10. Now, Windows Insiders can start testing the feature ahead of its future rollout.
Microsoft announced that testing is starting for Android app streaming in itsblog postfor the latest Dev Channel Insider build. What’s more, it appears it’s not just limited to Insiders in the Dev channel. That means Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels can likely start testing starting today as well.
@VishnuNathcan correct me if I am wrong but this isn’t specifically tied to today’s Dev Channel build which is why we slotted this under “Other updates for Insiders”.@VishnuNathcan correct me if I am wrong but this isn’t specifically tied to today’s Dev Channel build which is why we slotted this under “Other updates for Insiders”.— Brandon LeBlanc (@brandonleblanc)August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
From Microsoft:
We are happy to announce another exciting feature, a seamless continuation of our vision and promise to help you be more productive and keep you in your flow. Tap into the power of Your Phone app with Link to Windows integration on select Samsung devices to instantly access your phone’s mobile apps directly from your Windows 10 PC. There’s no need to install, sign-in or set up your apps on your PC, saving you time and hassle. You can conveniently pin your favorite mobile apps to your Taskbar or Start menu on your PC for quick and easy access. When you launch an app, it opens in a separate window outside of the Your Phone app enabling you to multitask. So, whether you need to quickly reply to a conversation, respond to your social posts, or order food, you can do it fast using your PC’s large screen, keyboard, mouse, pen and touch screen alongside your other PC apps!
Later this year, Microsoft says it plans to letSamsung Galaxy Note 20users “experience the power and convenience of running multiple apps side by side.” The feature will eventually make its way to “additional devices” as well.
Here’s a list of the key features for “Apps” in Your Phone, from Microsoft:
Phones that support Your Phone’s Phone screen feature can start testing the “Apps” feature in Your Phone today. Currently, that list only includes Samsung phones with Link to Windows.
The Note that does it all
Samsung’s Galaxy Note is always an exciting phone to look forward to, and this year, we have the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. This is a phone that has everything you could want in a 2020 flagship — such as a Snapdragon 865+ processor, 120Hz display, powerful cameras, and more. It’s not a cheap phone by any means, but you certainly get what you pay for.
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