Windows 10: Latest Microsoft To-Do features on iOS

Brink · Dec 28, 2019

Our Apple team have been hard at work in the past few months, bringing out lots of great new features, from Siri shortcuts, to the much-requested share extension. Let’s dive into everything that’s been released recently.

Let’s start with Siri Shortcuts

Not familiar with Siri Shortcuts? We’ll give you a quick rundown. Siri Shortcuts are designed to take the normal actions you use in various apps and allow you to add them to Siri. Through the Shortcuts app you can also run a variety of automations, such as “open a list when I get to a particular location”.

Interested? Let’s get you set up. Head to your To Do settings on iOS13 and you’ll notice a new addition—Siri Shortcuts. From here you can set up a Siri shortcut to let you add a task to a particular list or to open a list. You can set up a number of shortcuts that link to different lists.

Add a task via Siri

In Siri Shortcuts in your To Do settings you’ll see two options: Add Task or Open List. Tap on the plus button next to Add Task.

First you can choose the phrase you want to use with Siri, for example if you want a shortcut to add something to your Grocery list then you might want to change the When I say phrase to “Add Groceries”.

Then tap on the option under Do. Here you’ll see “Add Task to
[list name]” Click on the list name and all your other lists will pop up. Select your Grocery list, and head back to the Add to Siri page.

If you also want the task to be added to My Day, set as important, or to automatically add a reminder, due date or note, then tap on show more and configure it as you’d like.

If you’re happy with your shortcut, tap Add to Siri.

Time to test it out. Say “Hey Siri”, or bring up Siri and say, “Add Groceries” (or your chosen phrase), Siri will ask you what you want to add and then you can say the particular grocery item, e.g. Bananas. Siri will reply, “Ok, added” and you should find it waiting for you in your Groceries list.

Add tasks with Siri shortcuts

Open a list

If you want to quickly glance at that Groceries list, then you can set up a shortcut for that too. Head back to the main Siri Shortcuts menu and choose Open List.

Choose your chosen phrase, e.g. “Open Groceries List”.

Tap on the field under Do, tap on List and choose that Groceries list.

Head back to the Add to Siri page and tap on the Add to Siri button.

Now test it out. Say “Hey Siri”, or bring up Siri and say, “Open Groceries List”. In a flash Siri will have opened up that Groceries list.

Open lists and add tasks with Siri shortcuts

You can create different phrases for different lists and tasks e.g. “Open My Day”, or “Add Work Task”.

Once you’ve created these shortcuts, read on to see what else you can do with them.

Add your Shortcut to your Home Screen or Widget

Head to the iOS Shortcuts app and you’ll see all the shortcuts that you’ve set up.

Tap on the chosen Shortcut, and from there you’ll see the option to add it to your Home Screen or to show in Widget, giving you a super easy way to add a task or access a list quickly.

And if you want to delete your shortcut then long-press on it and you’ll see the option to delete it.

It’s time to experiment with locations, and more.

In the Shortcuts app you can start to play with linking different apps together. Or go to the Automation tab and create a Personal automation. Here you could choose to Open My Day when your alarm is stopped, or when you arrive at work, 15 minutes before you commute home you could be reminded to open your Groceries list.

Try adding a shortcut to open your Groceries list when you get to the supermarket:

Head to the Automation tab, tap on the plus button, and choose Create Personal Automation.

Tap on the option to Arrive and then choose your preferred supermarket location. Tap on Next.

Tap on Add Action and choose To Do from Apps.

Tap on Open List, and then tap on List to see all your lists. Tap on Next.

You’ll see the summary of the shortcut, if you’re happy with it then tap on Done.

When you get to that location you’ll be asked if you want to run the Shortcut. Run it and the list will pop, ready for you to get shopping.

Add automations in the Shortcuts app

Phew, that’s enough about Shortcuts. Set up a cool To Do shortcut? Let us know. On to the share extension.

Share links to your lists

As you browse the internet or look for a location in Maps, you might spot something that you want to save for later reference. Hit the share button and you’ll find To Do as an option, tap on it and you can choose which list you want to save it to. And, that’s it. Pretty simple, right?

Watch videos in To Do

So, you’ve added those links, now what? Head to the task and you’ll see that we’ve added a Preview to your links (you can turn these off in Settings). If it’s a video link, then hit the play button and you can watch it straight from To Do.

That’s it from us for the latest releases. We also brought out drag and drop, and dark mode recently so check here for more details on those. Want to hear about all the cool stuff on our other platforms? We’ll give you a rundown in the new year, so stay tuned.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...e/ba-p/1082376

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Brink · Dec 28, 2019

Microsoft Authenticator Account Backup and Recovery: Coming to iOS

Howdy folks,

Many of you have asked for backup and recovery for the Microsoft Authenticator app. We’ve heard that need, and that’s why I’m happy to announce that we’ve just released a backup and recovery feature for that app. Now, your Microsoft Authenticator app will keep your account credentials, so you won’t get locked out of your accounts when you move to a new device.

We’re launching this feature beginning with iOS first, and we’ve already released a private preview to our iOS beta testers. Over the next few weeks, we’ll roll this out to all iOS users. We’re rolling out to iOS first as building the app using iCloud simplified our development. But later this year, we’ll add this feature to the Android version as well.

Try it out!

If you don’t have the Microsoft Authenticator app yet, get it here. If you want to try this feature before it’s available to the general public, sign up here to become a beta tester.

If you’re already one of our beta testers, you can install the update (version 5.7.0) on your iOS device once it’s available to you.

Turn on Backup

In the Microsoft Authenticator app, go to Settings. Under Backup, turn the toggle to ON for Auto backups and follow the prompts.

Behind the scenes, this is how it works:

We encrypt your backup data with your personal Microsoft account

We then store the encrypted backup with your iCloud account

And that’s it! Your account credentials are now backed up in the cloud and will stay up to date when you add, delete, or edit your accounts.

Recover on a new device

To recover the app on a new device, sign in to the same iCloud account and personal Microsoft account as on your previous device.

After you sign in, the following options will be available:

Your OATH verification codes for your third-party accounts and personal Microsoft accounts

The ability to enable push notifications for your personal, work, or school Microsoft accounts

If you have additional questions, check out our Microsoft Authenticator docs. You can also use the Microsoft Authenticator forum
to offer suggestions, ask questions, and talk with our support team and other fans of account security.

I hope you’ll take some time to check this mew feature out. As always, we would love to receive any feedback or suggestions you have.

Best Regards,

Alex Simons (Twitter: @Alex_A_Simons)

Director of Program Management

Microsoft Identity Division
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Source: Microsoft Authenticator Account Backup and Recovery: Coming soon to an iOS device near you! Enterprise Mobility + Security

Brink · Dec 28, 2019

Microsoft Authenticator Account Backup and Recovery: Coming to iOS

Howdy folks,

Many of you have asked for backup and recovery for the Microsoft Authenticator app. We’ve heard that need, and that’s why I’m happy to announce that we’ve just released a backup and recovery feature for that app. Now, your Microsoft Authenticator app will keep your account credentials, so you won’t get locked out of your accounts when you move to a new device.

We’re launching this feature beginning with iOS first, and we’ve already released a private preview to our iOS beta testers. Over the next few weeks, we’ll roll this out to all iOS users. We’re rolling out to iOS first as building the app using iCloud simplified our development. But later this year, we’ll add this feature to the Android version as well.

Try it out!

If you don’t have the Microsoft Authenticator app yet, get it here. If you want to try this feature before it’s available to the general public, sign up here to become a beta tester.

If you’re already one of our beta testers, you can install the update (version 5.7.0) on your iOS device once it’s available to you.

Turn on Backup

In the Microsoft Authenticator app, go to Settings. Under Backup, turn the toggle to ON for Auto backups and follow the prompts.

Behind the scenes, this is how it works:

We encrypt your backup data with your personal Microsoft account

We then store the encrypted backup with your iCloud account

And that’s it! Your account credentials are now backed up in the cloud and will stay up to date when you add, delete, or edit your accounts.

Recover on a new device

To recover the app on a new device, sign in to the same iCloud account and personal Microsoft account as on your previous device.

After you sign in, the following options will be available:

Your OATH verification codes for your third-party accounts and personal Microsoft accounts

The ability to enable push notifications for your personal, work, or school Microsoft accounts

If you have additional questions, check out our Microsoft Authenticator docs. You can also use the Microsoft Authenticator forum
to offer suggestions, ask questions, and talk with our support team and other fans of account security.

I hope you’ll take some time to check this mew feature out. As always, we would love to receive any feedback or suggestions you have.

Best Regards,

Alex Simons (Twitter: @Alex_A_Simons)

Director of Program Management

Microsoft Identity Division
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Source: Microsoft Authenticator Account Backup and Recovery: Coming soon to an iOS device near you! Enterprise Mobility + Security

Brink · Dec 28, 2019

Microsoft Edge now available for iOS and Android (Updated)

3/26/18, 9AM PT: iPad and Android tablet owners – we’ve got some great news for you! Microsoft Edge is now available as a free download in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Now, you too, can experience familiar features like your Favorites (including Roaming Favorites), Reading List, New Tab Page, Reading View, and Roaming Passwords in Microsoft Edge across all of your devices. And, what makes Microsoft Edge really stand out is the ability to continue on your PC, allowing you to open a web page from your phone right on to your PC. We look forward to bringing new features and updates to Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android in future updates, so please keep providing feedback!

In October, we introduced Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android in preview, in response to your request to make Microsoft Edge work well with your phones. A special THANK YOU goes out to each of you—hundreds of thousands of you—who downloaded, test-drove, and sent feedback on the preview apps. Your ideas and passion have contributed to an even better app experience.

We are pleased to announce that we’re removing the “preview” label from our Android and iOS app.

Starting today, Microsoft Edge is available for iOS (Apple Store) and Android (Google Play Store) as a free download.

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Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android brings familiar features like your Favorites, Reading List, New Tab Page, Reading View, and Roaming Passwords across your PC and phone, so, no matter the device, your browsing goes with you. But what makes Microsoft Edge really stand out is the ability to continue on your PC, which enables you to immediately open the page you’re looking at right on your PC—or save it to work on later.

And thanks to your feedback, we’ve added some new and popular features since launching the preview mobile app:

Roaming Passwords – Save a new password on your phone, and it follows you to your PC. Get to what you need, regardless of where you are or what device you are currently working on.

Dark theme – You can now enjoy this popular theme on your phone, in addition to your PC.

On market and language availability, Microsoft Edge for iOS is available in the United States (English), China (Simplified-Chinese), France (French) and the UK (English). Microsoft Edge for Android is available in the United States (English), Australia (English) Canada (English and French), China (Simplified-Chinese), France (French), India (English) and the UK (English). We look forward to bringing MS Edge for iOS and Android to additional markets and languages over time!

We are committed to empowering people and organizations to achieve more. And Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android is another step in that journey. While we’re excited to remove the preview label along with the download restrictions, we are more excited about all that’s ahead. We have a long list of new features to build and improvements to make. We hope you will try the app alongside your Windows 10 PCs and provide your ideas on what can make it even better. As has been our approach with Windows 10, we’ll continue to try new things, learn and build the best experiences possible.
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Source: Microsoft Edge now available for iOS and Android - Windows Blog

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