One of the next Windows 11 updates will bring a great novelty for the system, which can completely change the way we work with the computer and our smartphone.
The function is called “Cross device summarizes”“Resume between devices”, and allows the user to continue what he was doing among their devices, as long as they are using the same apps.
Surprisingly, it seems that Microsoft has shown this function ahead of time. It appeared during a session at the Build 2025 aimed at developers, explaining how to create experiences between devices using Windows.
During the session, A Microsoft member showed the function Using Spotify appwho had open on his mobile. In the app icon in the taskbar, a new indicator appears that Windows has detected openly spotify on the mobile.
By keeping the mouse on the app, a new menu appears with a button that allows us “continue where you have left it”. In the case of Spotify, this means that the computer will continue the reproduction of the song we have on the mobile.
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In fact, in this specific example Spotify began reproducing the same song that the user was listening to the mobile, exactly at the same point; So it is as if we were using the same device, although we have changed to the PC.
In addition to Spotify, WhatsApp is another app that is already compatible With this functionality, which could allow us to continue a conversation by opening the same group or the same chat in which we were talking on the mobile.
This function will be available For all app developerswhich can make Windows and Android versions of their apps communicate with each other and continue what they were doing at all times.
Interestingly, Microsoft has edited the video of the presentation and has deleted the part that demonstrated this functionality; Therefore, it is very possible that it is in an early state of development and the company is not ready to announce it.
However, this is not the first time that Microsoft raises something similar; Windows 10 already planned a similar function to synchronize data between Windows and smartphones apps, but never became launched.
To macOS users, this new Windows 11 function will be familiar. Apple has always had the advantage of its own ecosystem, but that has not prevented that Microsoft has been trying to connect PCs and smartphones for years.
Microsoft has launched many novelties to encourage synchronization between PC and mobile. The last Windows 11 update includes the option to connect the mobile to the start menu and access functions such as calls or photos.
