Apple is working on a cross-device copy-and-paste feature that lets users move supported clipboard content between iPhones and Windows PCs. Multiple outlets report the effort follows a Microsoft interoperability request submitted through Apple’s EU process for developers under the Digital Markets Act. The request is reviewed and supported for development, with Apple proposing a project plan in late June 2026. The planned functionality is described as clipboard synchronization that feels lightweight and continuous, aimed at everyday productivity workflows rather than requiring manual, repeated transfer actions. Apple is expected to use an approach similar to “Accessory Notifications” introduced for third-party wearables in the EU, which includes user consent for a paired accessory to receive permission to paste content from an iPhone. Coverage also notes current iOS clipboard limitations for third-party apps, where clipboard access generally requires foreground activity and per-action permission. Apple states the engineering effort is significant, targeting completion by fall 2027, with an initial developer beta followed by a public release that could extend into early 2028. Reported availability is limited to EU users, though broader rollout is possible.