The update makes using Android apps on your Windows 10 PC much more convenient - and the fact that apps and your mirrored phone screen launch in separate windows on your PC makes multitasking even easier. Elsewhere, Microsoft has created a version of its Phone Link companion app that works with iOS, plus easy hotspot and recent website access if you have a Samsung phone. Along with several details about these new devices, Samsung announced that it has partnered with Microsoft to pre-install Your Phone companion app in all. These permissions help you access content from your phone on your PC. Once your devices are linked, your Android device will prompt you for several device permissions. Use this screen to scan the QR code that's displayed on your PC.

Microsoft says users won’t need to sign in or set up apps on their PC, and you can even pin your favorite mobile apps to your Taskbar or Start menu. Detaching the keyboard from a 2-in-1 device will see an automatic shift to a simplified taskbar that’s designed for touch input. On your Android device, the companion app should be open to a screen with a camera on it.

Samsung phone companion app