Microsoft has announced an update to Windows 11 that allows iPhone users to access their devices directly from the Start menu, bringing

Microsoft added a side panel to the Start menu in the Windows 11 2024 update last year that allowed Android users to get quick access to a phone’s battery status, notifications, messages, calls, and photos. Now, Microsoft is getting ready to bring a similar experience to iPhone owners with Windows 11 laptops or PCs.

Microsoft is adding iPhones to its new Start sidebar, adding file sharing between the new platforms, too. Here's how it works.