Microsoft is cooperative in making Apple's messaging application "iMessage" available on Windows

Instant messaging service available on iPhone and Mac "iMessageTo make it available on Windows 10, Microsoft said in an interview that he is ready to work with Apple.

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore on the future of Windows and connecting phones to PCs - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17335914/microsoft-joe-belfiore-shilpa-ranganathan-build-2018-interview

Microsoft says it would love to work with iMessage support to Windows | 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/10/imessage-on-windows/

Microsoft announced on May 7, 2018 that "Microsoft Build Live 2018"Is held. In the event, Microsoft will be able to access smartphones from Windows 10 "Your PhoneWe announced an application called " This means that by mirroring iOS and Android terminals to PC with Windows 10, it will be possible to browse data on smartphone on PC or to transfer required data to PC by drag & drop It is an application.

The state of demonstration of Your Phone which was done in Microsoft Build Live 2018 can be seen in the following movie.

Your Phone app for Windows 10 demo at Build 2018 - YouTube


In this Your Phone application, some functions are restricted, and one of them is iMessage support that iPhone users use to exchange messages with friends. However, Microsoft does not give up to be able to use the iMessage in Your Phone, it has revealed in an interview that you have the will to want to cooperate with Apple.

When Microsoft 's Joe Belfiore and Shilpa Ranganathan answered an interview with oversea media The Verge, I have revealed that there are some applications that are difficult to install on Your Phone. In addition, Mr. Ranganathan said, "Although Apple's iMessage is one of the hardest to support, we want to collaborate with Apple," stating that you can not use iMessage on Your Phone.

In addition, Mr. Ranganathan said, "I'd like to realize iMessage support for Your Phone in a manner that Apple supports in order to respect Apple's ecosystem and at the same time provide a fun experience," Apple said It indicated that it is a policy to support iMessage so as not to destroy the ecosystem. In addition, "It is necessary to cooperate with Apple", it also reveals that cooperation of the Apple side is necessary.

byJamie Street

Microsoft and Apple have not yet formed a partnership at the time of writing the article. Since it is possible to use iMessage if it is a terminal equipped with macOS, if you want to use iMessage on other than smartphone, you can also see the idea of ​​Apple side "using a Mac". As noted by The Verge, "Your phone has more Android support than the iPhone," Android can use all your features with Your Phone.