Microsoft just included a new feature that allows you make phone calls from your Android smartphone through your Windows 10 PC. The notification was made public via a tweet by Microsoft’s official Twitter handle.
“Today, we’re pleased to announce the general availability of the #YourPhone app Calls feature, which allows you to receive and make phone calls on your PC,” tweeted Microsoft.
Thank you #WindowsInsiders for your feedback over the last couple of months. Today, we're pleased to announce the general availability of the #YourPhone app Calls feature, which allows you to receive and make phone calls on your PC: https://t.co/m47kLcXgbS pic.twitter.com/4GuIOXjR71
— Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) December 11, 2019
What Microsoft did here is creating an Application that is available on Windows 10 and Android which sync both devices together and allows texting and sharing of files through either devices as well as managing phone notifications.
Users can also mirror their device’s screen, allowing them to work on their Android smartphone without touching it. To start using this device, you’ll need the Android 7.0 or later version and the PC software version is available on the Microsoft Store.
If you didn’t forget, Microsoft launched its own Surface Duos a dual-screen-folding display-ish device later this year which will run Android OS. Well, I guess Microsoft really want to try the mobile market well enough and even if the Surface Duo fails, the fact that the Windows OS and Android can be synced together is a big plus for the company on the long run.
Move to Windows 10
If you’re so “Old-Schooled” because you’re so used to the older Windows 7 and do not intend to upgrade to the latest version, the Windows 10, Microsoft might have a really tempting way of making you change your mind.
According to Microsoft, as from the 15 January 2020, there will be a full-screen notification on the Windows 7 computer prompting you to upgrade to Windows 10.
Despite months of decreasing market share, Windows 7’s adoption appears to be stabilising, with 26.86% of all desktop operating systems still using this old software.