Microsoft was quick to note though, that Cortana would have a richer range of features on Windows Phone, compared to other operating systems. As with the Windows Phone variant, Cortana will bring a range of services to the fore, including voice aided searches, setting reminders, and dictating e-mail replies. Those touting an Android device will be receiving Cortana first in June this year, with plans for an iOS version expected later in 2015. The same functionality will be coming to Microsoft's soon-to-be updated Music app, with access to music stored on OneDrive now readily available.Īdded to this, Microsoft will also be making Cortana (Microsoft's mobile personal assistant) available to both Android and iOS users. A significant application is OneDrive, which will bring all of a user's photos, videos and content from their mobile device into the PC. This service will fall in line with some of the cross-platform apps that Microsoft has rolled out in recent months. Microsoft took to its official Windows Blog to confirm the integration of a native Windows 10 PC app to help users connect with a mobile device, whether it be Windows Phone, Android or iOS.Īccording to the blog posting, Microsoft's new Phone Companion app will automatically sync up with the user's mobile device of choice when selected on their Windows 10 PC. We've chronicled many of Microsoft's big announcements for Windows 10, and today marks another significant one.

Phone companion app