What you need to know
- Windows Insiders can now sync dual-SIM phones to the Your Phone app.
- Users can send and receive messages through both SIMS using Your Phone.
- Your Phone has received several new features over the last month.
Microsoft's Your Phone app now supports dual-SIM phones for Windows Insiders. Users can both send and receive messages through the Your Phone app for both SIMs on their device.
Analy Otero Diaz, a Senior Program Manager Lead at Microsoft, tweeted out the news about the new feature.
#WindowsInsiders we have started rollout of a new feature for #YourPhone - Dual SIM support for messaging! So if you have a phone with multiple SIM cards now you can send and receive messages from both of them from your PC.#WindowsInsiders we have started rollout of a new feature for #YourPhone - Dual SIM support for messaging! So if you have a phone with multiple SIM cards now you can send and receive messages from both of them from your PC.— Analy Otero Diaz (@AnalyMsft) July 26, 2019July 26, 2019
Your Phone has seen an increase in both features and priority by Microsoft recently. Earlier this week, Windows Insiders received support for in-line responses for Your Phone. Earlier this month, Your Phone gained the ability to manage Android notifications. Microsoft is also looking to hire more than 20 engineers to the Your Phone team.
Your Phone allows you to sync text messages, photos, and notifications from your phone to your Windows 10 PC.
Portable (and affordable) power accessories we love
Each and every one of these charging gadgets will keep your favorite gear and gadgets going for longer, and none of them costs more than $30.
VisionTek 8,000 mAh micro-USB power bank ($13 at Dell)
This compact dual-output powerbank can speedily recharge any and all your devices, thanks to a two-amp "fast charge feature," using its micro-USB out port. Its simple design includes an LED indicator, and it costs about as much as a single ticket to the movies.
Panasonic eneloop AA batteries (From $13 at Dell)
Panasonic's rechargeable batteries are among the best available, and just a couple of them will keep your favorite remote, mice or other peripherals powered up when you need them. They're also eco. And the company's affordable charger fits and charges both AA and AAA batteries at the same time.
Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($30 at Dell)
This unobtrusive Qi wireless charging pad looks good (and kind of like a UFO …) and easily charges all your Qi-compatible device up to 5W. Its LED indicator lights up when you're charging. And it costs just $30.
