However, unlike Pushbullet, which is another notification and file-sharing app that enables you to dismiss live notifications, you have to open these apps first on the PC and then dismiss notifications. When it comes to dismissing notifications using PC, both apps let you do so. While both are great at providing notifications, I felt that Samsung Flow is better at recording notifications, as you can see from the screenshots below taken on the same phone at the same time. That is, when you disconnect the phone from them, the notifications on the PC will be erased too. While for the Your Phone app, you get the power to disable the notifications for some apps on the PC, the option is available on the mobile app of the Samsung Flow.īoth the apps also provide a history of the notifications for the current session. You can even customize the notifications by turning it off for some apps. Sync Phone Notifications to PCīoth the apps let you view your phone’s notifications on the PC in real-time. At the top, you will find the buttons for clipboard, smart view, and settings.

You will find a second tab that houses the history of your notifications for the current session. The Samsung Flow app, similar to the mobile version, starts by displaying the history of the items sent or received. For instance, if you click on Photos, you will see the recent images available on your phone. Clicking on the item will show its data from the phone. In the case of the Your Phone app, you will find three options on the left side - Photos, Messages, and Notifications. On the computer, there is a difference between their interfaces again. You can also see an attachment button to send files and messages. However, Samsung Flow offers a history on the main screen. When you connect the two, you will see that the app simply displays a text that phone and PC are linked. You will not find any important feature in it except the settings. The Your Phone mobile app is just a medium to connect Windows PC and Android phone. Tip:ĭownload Samsung Flow for Windows User Interface The minimum software requirements are Android Marshmallow 6.0 and Windows 10 Creators update. On the other hand, the Samsung Flow app is limited to Samsung phones and tablets only. The app comes preinstalled on the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.ĭownload Microsoft Your Phone for Androidĭownload Microsoft Your Phone for Windows On the Windows side, you need to be running Windows 10 April 2018 Update or later. It is even compatible with iPhone, but the features are limited. The phone can be from any brand, including Samsung.

Microsoft’s Your Phone app can connect with all Android phones running Android Nougat 7.0 or above. So let’s check out how does the Microsoft Your Phone app differs from Samsung Flow, which is an upgraded version to Samsung SideSync.

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