Announcement

Initially, rumors suggest that Windows 11, to bring innovation, can transform smartphones into webcams. This change certainly promises practicality and versatility for users, according to information from Android Authority.

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Wireless Connection: New Feature in Windows 11

In order to provide greater convenience, the connection between PC and cell phone would be via Wi-Fi. This would mainly allow the use of the front or rear cameras of the mobile device, transforming it into a webcam.

Announcement

Technology and Control

In order to enable this function, lines of code discovered revealed details about camera controls, such as “filters”, “auto”, “stabilization”, “auto-framing” and “blur”. Still, there is no direct mention of the term “webcam”.

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Expectations and Uncertainties

In advance, this function is under development, firstly with no official launch date or compatible device models.

Context and Trends

While it’s not a complete novelty, since macOS has a similar feature, native implementation of this feature on Windows would be a milestone. This can be a game-changer for users.

Partnerships and Projections

Given the strong Microsoft-Samsung partnership, it's possible that this feature will initially be exclusive to the brand's latest devices. However, the official release date remains a mystery.

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