iPhone hacks: How to link iPhone with a Windows PC

iPhone hacks: It's a common misconception that Windows PCs cannot be linked with iPhones. While that was true for a long time, over years, both Apple and Microsoft have worked toger to bridge this gap and offer users across globe an easy way to manage ir work more efficiently without burning a big MacBook-sized hole in ir Pockets.

Microsoft offers an app dubbed as Microsoft Phone Link to iPhone users that enables Apple device owners to access parts of ir iPhone from ir Windows PCs. Users can make and take calls, check and dismiss notifications, send and reply to messages and view contacts from ir iPhone on ir Windows PCs.

Here is a step-by-step guide to link a Windows PC with an iPhone:

Link iPhone with a Windows PC: Requirements

That said, iPhone and Windows device owners need to meet a set of requirements in order to link ir iPhones with ir Windows PCs. list includes:

-- an iPhone running iOS 15 or newer OS version.

-- A PC running Windows 10 with May 2019 update or later or Windows 11.

-- A Windows PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support.

Link iPhone with a Windows PC: How to use

Step 1: Turn on Bluetooth on Windows PC and iPhone and keep both devices nearby.

Step 2: Find Phone Link in your Start menu and n open app.

Step 3: Under Pick your phone, select iPhone option.

Step 4: Scan QR code presented on Windows PC with iPhone's default camera to initiate Bluetooth pairing process.

Step 5: Next, grant permissions on iPhone to sync messages, notifications, and contacts to Windows PC.

Step 6: To enable specific features, go to Settings in Phone Link app.

Step 7: Next, tap Features tab.

Step 8: Tap toggle button for features to access on Windows PC.