Microsoft wants iPhone-Windows clipboard sync. Apple’s on board

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Aug 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 9 views

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Copying text on your iPhone and pasting it on Windows could soon work automatically, but only for EU users, and not until 2027. Microsoft has submitted a request to Apple to enable wireless clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows computers. If approved, this would allow users to copy text or images on their iPhone and paste it directly on their Windows computer, assuming both devices are linked.

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▪Copying text on your iPhone and pasting it on Windows could soon work automatically, but only for EU users, and not until 2027.
▪Microsoft has submitted a request to Apple to enable wireless clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows computers.
▪If approved, this would allow users to copy text or images on their iPhone and paste it directly on their Windows computer, assuming both devices are linked.

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8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 6 centre.

Lean left · 1Centre · 6

▪ Apple Might Finally Let You Copy and Paste From iPhone to Windows — Gizmodo
▪ Apple is working on iPhone-to-Windows copy-paste — The Verge
▪ Microsoft wants Apple to bring seamless copy and paste between Windows PCs and iPhones — TechSpot
▪ Apple may finally stop making iPhone-to-Windows copy-paste such a chore — Digital Trends
▪ Apple is working on a seamless copy-paste experience between iPhones and Windows PCs — Engadget
▪ Apple plans to open iPhone clipboard access to Windows PCs — 9to5Mac
▪ Apple Plans iPhone-to-Windows Copy and Paste in EU After Microsoft Request — MacRumors

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Copying text on your iPhone and pasting it on Windows could soon work automatically, but only for EU users, and not until 2027. Credit: Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:Microsoft has requested Apple to enable wireless clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows computers, allowing users to copy text or images on one device and paste directly on another.PCWorld reports that Apple plans to develop this universal clipboard feature by fall 2027, with beta testing and full release expected by early 2028.The functionality will initially be available only in the EU due to Digital Markets Act requirements, while Microsoft also requested real-time photo library synchronization capabilities.

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