Dev Channel update for Windows Insiders. As stated in the announcement, Microsoft is gradually deploying the functionality as part of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (KB5064093), and it will also be accessible to users with the latest beta channel builds.
Initially, the feature will be somewhat restricted, primarily enabling you to continue listening to music on Spotify between your Android device and Windows 11 PC. From the phrasing in the blog entry, it appears that the feature will necessitate the Spotify app available in the Microsoft Store. If you haven’t installed it yet, Microsoft mentions that clicking the notification will initiate a “1-click download” to obtain the app from the store. Naturally, you’ll need to be logged into the same Spotify account on both devices.
It’s important to mention that the capability to resume music playback on Spotify between a PC and Android device is already integrated into the app through a functionality known as Spotify Connect. However, this approach should facilitate the process and integrate it more seamlessly into your PC environment. You will need to ensure your device is linked via Bluetooth through Phone Link. It is feasible to utilize Phone Link without Bluetooth, but its capabilities are more constrained, and you’re likely already connected if you’re using Microsoft’s phone mirroring feature.
Although this is currently a weak imitation of Apple’s Handoff feature, it represents a
