The All-New Microsoft ‘Your Phone’ App Mirrors Your Smartphone to a Windows 10 Machine

The app won’t be widely available yet, as Microsoft plans to start beta testing of the app with its latest Windows Insider build that’s set to go live later this week. Incidentally, the Your Phone app earlier went live on Microsoft Store last week, but it failed to work properly then. The Redmond giant is said to be banking on user feedback before making a call to incorporate this feature in its Windows 10 OS.

Microsoft is currently testing its next major update to Windows 10 codenamed “Redstone 5” and is expected to be available in Fall late this year. Provided it receives positive feedback, “Your Phone” app will be part of this upcoming update. The company plans to reveal more information on the “Your Phone” app during its second-day keynote of Build developer conference, starting at 8:30 AM PT/11:30 AM ET.

Microsoft’s concept of bringing phone support on desktop isn’t entirely new. Just like Microsoft, Apple has its own app called Continuity which allows iPhone users to make calls and text directly from a MacBook or an iMac. Earlier this year, Dell tried its hand on a similar app called Mobile Connect which allowed calls, notifications to be displayed on the PC.