Windows 10 includes in the Insider Preview Build the possibility of making calls from the mobile using the PC. At the moment it is limited to Android devices.
The latest version of Windows 10 Preview has enabled the ability to take calls from an Android phone directly on the desktop.
Initially announced in August at Samsung Unpacked as exclusive to Samsung phones, the feature is now available to anyone running Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18999, with a supported Android phone.
This could be the beginning of a tighter integration between Windows 10 and Android. With Microsoft relying on Android as the operating system for its next foldable concept SurfaceDuo, Could we see more integration between these two operating systems?
Anyway you can receive and make calls on the PC without a doubt will be useful for millions of people. This brings us one step closer to parity with iOS and MacOS users, who can. Initiating a call is as easy as using the dialer in the app.
More integration between operating systems
These are the confirmed functions
- Answer incoming phone calls on Windows 10 PC
- Initiate phone calls from PC using in-app dialer or contact list
- Reject incoming phone calls on your PC with personalized text or send them directly to your phone's voicemail
- Access recent call history. Clicking on a specific call will automatically fill in the number within the dialer screen
- Seamlessly transfer calls between PC and phone
Microsoft notes that the update should be rolled out for those enrolled in the Insider program with versions 19H1 or later. Once accepted, it may take a few days for the Your Phone app to appear.
As for the minimum requirements, we will need an Android phone with Nougat or higher. It also requires Bluetooth support on Windows 10 PC to start taking and making calls.
Source 9to5Google
