Copying something on an iPhone and pasting it on a Windows PC could finally become as simple as it sounds. According to MacRumors, Apple has outlined plans for a new iOS framework that would let Microsoft and other developers build continuous clipboard sharing between iPhones and paired devices, including Windows PCs. The work follows a March 25, 2026, interoperability request Microsoft submitted through Apple’s EU Digital Markets Act process. Why Microsoft askedMicrosoft said current iOS restrictions prevent third-party apps from continuously synchronizing clipboard content in the background. Windows already supports similar clipboard sharing with certain Android devices through Phone Link, but no native equivalent currently connects an iPhone and a Windows PC.