14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just announced that the recently-released Continue on PC feature that’s part of the latest Windows 10 preview build is now available for iPhone users as well.
Originally released for Android exclusively when Microsoft pushed build 16251 to Fast ring insiders, Continue on PC is a feature that makes it possible for users of rival mobile operating systems (not Windows 10 Mobile) to share their browsing session to the PC.
This means that an Android or iPhone users can browse the web on their mobile devices and then send the session to the PC, with Windows 10 allowing them to continue from where they left off. For the moment, the feature only works with Windows 10 build 16251, but it should go live for everyone in September with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
How to use Continue on PC
Setting up Continue on PC on an iPhone is just a matter of minutes, as you only need to go to Settings > Phone to link your device with the desktop computer. Provide your phone number and Microsoft should send you an SMS with a link to the App Store to download and install an application called Microsoft Apps.
This app is responsible for the whole feature and it is currently in its early days, so just report any bugs you might find to have them fixed in the coming updates.
Once you install the app, simply press the share button in your iPhone browser and pick the option that reads “Continue on PC.” The first time you tap it, you’ll be prompted to log in with a Microsoft account, and it’s mandatory to use the same account as on the PC.
There are two options provided for each browsing session, namely Continue now and Continue later, with the latter putting the session in the Action Center, letting you resume it at a later time with just a click.
The same feature is available for Android phones as well, and it works in a pretty similar way, with the process also involving heading to Settings > Phone to provide your phone number and have a download link delivered to your device.