Apple Plans iPhone-to-Windows Clipboard Support After Microsoft DMA Request
Apple plans an iOS framework for iPhone-to-Windows clipboard sharing after Microsoft’s EU request, but users face a wait until at least late 2027. The post Apple Plans iPhone-to-Windows Clipboard Support After Microsoft DMA Request appeared first on TechRepublic .
Apple is set to introduce clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, following a request from Microsoft to the European Union under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The feature, currently in development, would allow users to seamlessly copy content on an iPhone and paste it on a Windows PC, eliminating the need for manual transfers.
Apple plans to develop a new iOS framework, based on existing Accessory Notifications and Accessory Live Activities frameworks, to enable this functionality. However, the feature is not expected to be publicly available until at least late 2027, as engineering work is anticipated to be completed by fall 2027. While Microsoft will need to build and distribute the Windows integration, the framework will provide developers with the necessary infrastructure.
It remains unclear if the feature will be available globally, as Apple's past DMA-driven features have often been region-specific.
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