Windows 11 Moves Photo Management to File Explorer, Phasing Out Phone Link Feature

Microsoft is transitioning photo management from the Phone Link application to File Explorer in Windows 11, streamlining the user experience by consolidating mobile photos in one location.

• Microsoft announced that the dedicated photos section in the Phone Link application will be removed, integrating photo management entirely into File Explorer for Windows 11 users.
• This shift means users must keep Phone Link connected to access their mobile device photos, although they can no longer view them directly within the Phone Link interface.
• The decision was made by Microsoft to eliminate redundancy, as Windows 11 already provides direct access to mobile device storage through File Explorer, enhancing user convenience.