Apple plans to open iPhone clipboard access to Windows PCs
Apple has outlined plans to let users copy and paste content between an iPhone and a Windows PC, following an interoperability request from Microsoft in the European Union. Here are the details.
Apple has announced plans to allow users to copy and paste content between iPhones and Windows PCs, following Microsoft's request in the European Union. The company initially responded to Microsoft's request on April 27, stating it would move the proposal to the next phase of its interoperability process. Apple expects to have further updates by June 26.
The new solution will function similarly to iOS 26.5's Accessory Notifications and Accessory Live Activities frameworks. It will enable extensions to share and import clipboard items with paired devices, including Windows PCs. Microsoft will need to utilize the AccessorySetupKit framework for obtaining permission to share clipboard content with a paired Windows PC, with users having to grant consent once per device.
Apple anticipates completing development by fall 2027 and releasing the feature in a developer beta before a full public release, potentially integrating it into iOS 28.
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