This feature is rolling out to all Windows 11 users as part of Microsoft’s strategy to update Windows apps whenever a feature is available. That is opposed to rolling out features only on major OS-wide updates. To access iCloud Photos, users just need to update the Photos app from the Microsoft Store. Next, ensure there is iCloud for Windows on your Windows 11. If not, it too is available from the Microsoft Store. “We know that many Windows customers have photo and video collections on their iPhones that they would like to be able to view on their PC,” says Dave Grochocki, principal product manager lead for Microsoft’s Windows inbox apps. “This iCloud Photos integration will make it easier for those with an iPhone to have direct access to all their cherished memories in one organized place and is another step in our continued efforts to make experiences on Windows 11 seamless.”
Apple Collaboration
Microsoft is also making other changes to the Photos app on Windows 11. The company is also adding a new gallery view that allows users to choose different ways to search through their images. Microsoft says it worked directly with Apple to ensure the iCloud integration works smoothly. That collaboration will bear more fruit with the upcoming Apple Music and Apple TV integration on Windows 11. Tip of the day: Windows Update downloads can often be frustrating because they are several gigabytes in size and can slow down your internet connection. That means your device may work with reduced performance while the update is downloading. In our guide we show you how to limit bandwidth for Windows Update downloads, so they won’t bother you again.
