Your Android phone could soon control more of your Windows PC with a tap

Microsoft is working on a new feature for its Link to Windows app, which could allow Android phone users to control certain functions of their Windows PC remotely. According to Android Authority, this feature would enable users to shut down, restart, or put their PC to sleep with a tap on their Android phone.

The remote shutdown and restart commands will come with warnings, alerting users that they could lose unsaved work. Additionally, if users choose to put their PC to sleep, they will be warned that their phone will be disconnected and they will need to manually wake up their PC.

This development is part of Microsoft's efforts to improve integration between Windows and Android devices. The company has been working on several features to enhance cross-compatibility, including a standalone Messages app and a new Phone Link experiment that provides more information at a glance, as reported by Android Authority.

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