Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Microsoft Tests Android App Resume Feature on Windows 11
Imagine you're listening to music on Spotify on your phone.
Now, Microsoft is testing a new trick for Windows 11.
It lets you easily keep listening on your computer.
This feature, similar to Apple's Handoff, is like a bridge between your phone and PC.
You'll see a message on your computer saying you can 'resume' from your phone.
Clicking it opens Spotify on your PC and keeps the music playing.
Right now, it's only for Spotify, but Microsoft might add more apps later.
It's a simple way to move what you're doing from your phone to your computer!
Microsoft is testing a feature to resume Android apps on Windows 11.
The feature is available for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels.
Spotify is the first Android app supported by the new functionality.
Users link their Android phone to their PC to use the feature.
It allows users to continue tasks started on their phone on their Windows 11 PC.
- Who
- Microsoft is developing this feature for Windows 11 users.
- What
- Microsoft is testing a feature that allows Windows 11 users to resume Android apps on their PCs.
- When
- The feature is currently being tested by Windows Insiders.
- Where
- The feature is being tested on Windows 11.
- Why
- To improve device integration and provide a smoother user experience.
- Feature
- Resume Android apps on Windows 11
- Supported App (Initial)
- Spotify
- Availability
- Windows Insiders (Dev and Beta Channels)
- Functionality
- Similar to Apple's Handoff
- Goal
- Smoother cross-device integration