Messaging and FaceTime on Windows, that the majority of my colleagues can do on their Samsung Phones

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Messaging and FaceTime on Windows, that the majority of my colleagues can do on their Samsung Phones

The majority of my work colleagues can access their phones through the Windows Phone app on their PC's. They access messaging, conversations and live voice & Face2Face calls and can use some apps as well, driving and integrating their Samsung phones with ease.

I am unable to do this as I have an iPhone. I thought Apple was a premium provider, why is this functionality not available to me in a normal working environment? Like it is with my colleagues.

When will this functionality be provided and available?

My conversation with Microsoft support said that Apple were not allowing any sharing of the relevant information (API's etc.) to make it work. Is this really the case? Seems odd behaviour on Apples part.

Both a prompt response and resolution would be appreciated.

Posted on Jan 19, 2021 9:21 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 21, 2021 11:50 AM in response to Community User

No, you can't access iMessages or FaceTime from a Windows device. No one participating here in this predominately user-to-user community would know when or if Apple plans to add such a functionality. You can let Apple know what you'd like to see here:

Product Feedback - Apple

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Answer 2

alma1090

Community Specialist

Jan 21, 2021 5:57 AM in response to Community User

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, daviesmgareth!

We understand you want to access Messages, phone calls, and FaceTime calls from your PC. We'd be happy to provide information about this.

What you mention is possible through Mac computers:

Learn more about Messages

Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Make calls in FaceTime on Mac

Make and receive calls on your Mac, iPad, or iPod touch

If you'd like to leave feedback about this, please go here: Product Feedback

Have a great day!

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Answer 3

Jan 21, 2021 10:25 AM in response to alma1090

Hi Alma1090

Thanks for your response. My specific question is about doing the same as my colleagues can on their Samsung phones and Windows laptops using the Microsoft Phone app.

Saying this is available on Mac PC’s is not particularly helpful.

I was hoping that this community and Apple would have a solution as it is a technology company. Clearly it’s key high end competition is capable of this.

I’d be grateful if some constructive solutions or information as to when Apple will deliver this important capability.

Thanks community

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Answer 4

Jan 21, 2021 11:58 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Hi IdrisSeaBright

Thank you that is helpful.

I’ll use the link you suggest.

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Answer 5

Jan 21, 2021 12:13 PM in response to Community User

Best of luck.

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Messaging and FaceTime on Windows, that the majority of my colleagues can do on their Samsung Phones

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