If you’re not sure what to do when you open the app for the first time, we’ve listed some helpful instructions below for iOS and Android device owners who want to sync their data with a Windows 10 computer. Thankfully, ExtremeTech was there to remind me of its existence. We covered the app back when Microsoft announced it in May, but I had completely forgotten about it by the time I began installing Windows 10. READ MORE: Stop Windows 10 spying dead in its tracks with one free app Copy, edit, and even drag and drop photos without ever touching your phone. Make emailing yourself photos a thing of the past as you share your favorite images between your phone and PC. to USB-A connector or borrow an more seasoned iPhone cable from a companion or. Select the appropriate family member from the top row of contacts (multiple may appear). Microsoft also confirmed that its Cortana digital assistant app will arrive for Android and iOS, having previously only been available for Windows devices. With more current phones, Apple ships a USB-C to a lightning cable which. If necessary, you can re-send the text using the parent device as follows: Open the Smart Family app.
One of those new apps is the Phone Companion, which should be installed by default on your machine after you apply the update. Link your Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, view your notifications, and more. The Verizon Smart Family Companion app can also be installed directly from the App Store. Unless you’ve spent every waking moment with Windows 10 since it launched last week, there are still likely plenty of new features and software additions you have yet to explore on your upgraded computer.