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Microsoft is enhancing the integration of Android phones into Windows 11, expanding beyond the Start menu, Quick Settings, and dedicated chat windows. This integration allows users to preview messages, reply to conversations, silence or ring their phones, and utilize additional app and file features on supported Android devices.

The specifics of when these new phone features will be made available have not been disclosed, and the availability will depend on the device and mobile platform. While Phone Link already facilitates seamless interaction between a user's phone and their computer, Microsoft aims to make this convenience feel more intrinsic to the Windows experience.

An earlier report had outlined Microsoft's vision for this integration, and phone controls recently appeared in Quick Settings. Microsoft has now officially shared its plans for further expanding phone integration within Windows 11. The company describes this integration as enabling users to quickly check device notifications, address them, and return to their work without the need to constantly switch between physical devices.