There's a new Windows app your iPhone, MacBook — but there's a catch

EntertainmentPublished: 2025-04-28 06:56:38

A new Windows app is now available for iOS and macOS, revealing Microsoft's conquest-minded plans to expand its reach to other platforms and devices.

According toThe Verge, this app serves as a "central hub" for streaming several Microsoft accounts to your iDevice, including Windows 365. However, the app is currently in preview, and you'll need to download TestFlight to try it out.

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How to access the new Windows app on your iPhone, MacBook

Curious about the new Windows app? You can test it out by following these instructions:

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Download the TestFlight app in the Apple App Store.
Install Windows App mobile.
Finally, once you launch the app, you can tap on "Account."
Input your Microsoft credentials, and enjoy a copy of Windows on your iPhone.

Sign into your Microsoft account via the Windows app. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Here's the catch. As of this writing, you can only access the following services on the new Windows app:

Windows 365
Azure Virtual Desktop
Microsoft Dev Box
Remote Desktop Services

You can also stream a copy of Windows from a remote PC, but to put it succinctly, the new Windows app doesn't support consumer accounts. However, there are signs that this may change soon. As The Vergepointed out, there is a sign-in prompt inside the Windows app that lets you use a personal Microsoft account, but it's not functional at the moment.

There's a new Windows app your iPhone, MacBook — but there's a catch

How to access the new Windows app on your iPhone, MacBook

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