Intel is shutting down its phone sync Unison app, but you can give this Windows alternative a shot

For those unaware, Intel Unison is a tool designed for Android and iOS users to share files, check messages, and more directly from their PC. Unfortunately, after just two years, Intel has now decided to shut the app down, and according to the official announcement on the Microsoft Store, Google Play Store, and App Store, the program will no longer function after June 2025.

While the exact reason for this shutdown is unclear, many users suggest it’s due to the app not having enough users, while others feel Intel didn’t give the app much attention. There were a few technical issues with the app as well, and being limited to Windows 11 users meant that many potential users had to miss out. On top of that, you need at least a 12th-generation Intel processor, although certain Intel Evo 13th-generation and later machines come with Intel Unison pre-installed.

Intel Unison will soon be discontinued. The first step in its wind-down process is ending service for most platforms at the end of June 2025. Lenovo Aura platforms will retain service through 2025.

Source: Microsoft Store

One alternative is Windows Phone Link

Of course, Intel Unison isn’t the only app that connects your phone to your PC. Windows 11 Phone Link serves a similar purpose, and Windows 11 users with an Android or iOS device can use it to get the job done. However, some features are missing compared to Intel Unison, and while the app is free, it still feels somewhat limited.

That said, with Intel Unison users now seeking alternatives that cover all their needs, perhaps Microsoft will bring some much-needed changes to Windows Phone Link. You can download Phone Link directly from the Microsoft Store and read more about the software here.

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