Dell Mobile Connect adds screen mirroring, file transfers for iPhones

Dell Mobile Connect just leveled the playing field between iPhone and Android.

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What you need to know

If you use Dell Mobile Connect, the company’s software for letting you use your smartphone on your PC, it just got a whole lot better for iPhones. As Dellpreviewed at CES, the app will now let you mirror your iPhones screen and transfer files on your PC. The update is rolling out now as part of Dell Mobile Connect version 3.0 on the Microsoft Store and Apple App Store (viaWindows Blog Italia).

Previously, only Android phones were able to use screen mirroring and file transfers with Dell Mobile Connect. This update brings both platforms in line, allowing you to do more with your phone without taking it out of your pocket. Importantly, it also gives Dell Mobile Connect a leg up ofMicrosoft’s Your Phone appwhen it comes to iOS devices.

Here’s a look at the full release notes for Dell Mobile Connect 3.0:

If you’re using a Dell or Alienware PC and want to give Dell Mobile Connect 3.0 a shot, you can grab the 3.0 updates from the Microsoft Store and the Apple App Store now.

The Dell Mobile Connect app allows you to access your phone from your PC. You can mirror your screen, send and receive text messages, and even transfer files.

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