Phone Link’s Instant Hotspot Feature Now Available on More Than Just Samsung Phones
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Phone Link’s Instant Hotspot Feature Now Available on More Than Just Samsung Phones
Microsoft's Phone Link app, a cornerstone of its integration strategy for enhancing the synergy between Android devices and Windows PCs, has recently expanded its Instant Hotspot feature beyond its initial exclusivity with Samsung phones. This development marks a significant shift in how users can connect their Windows PCs to the internet using their Android smartphones, broadening the accessibility of a feature designed to streamline connectivity and improve cross-device functionality. Expanding Beyond Samsung: The New Horizons of Phone Link When Microsoft launched the Instant Hotspot feature in Phone Link in October 2022, it was a game-changer for users of Samsung phones. The feature allowed users to quickly turn their smartphones into a mobile hotspot, providing a seamless internet connection to their Windows PCs without the hassle of manually setting up the hotspot or entering passwords. This convenience was initially restricted to Samsung devices, creating a walled garden aroun…
