Windows 11 Phone Link app now lets iPhone owners use iMessage on PC

Microsoft has fulfilled its promise to make its Phone Link app available for iPhone users, allowing them to use iMessage on their Windows 11 PCs.

The updated app allows iPhone owners to connect their device to a Windows 11 computer via Bluetooth and send and receive messages, make and receive calls, and view notifications.

While Microsoft is able to send iMessages by intercepting incoming ones over Bluetooth, the workaround doesn't allow for seeing a full chat history or participating in group iMessage conversations.

The updated Phone Link app is available in 85 countries and will be automatically available to users or can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.

Phone Link for iOS requires an iPhone with iOS 14 or higher, a Windows 11 device, a Bluetooth connection and the latest version of the Phone Link app. Support is not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS at this time.