Cortana is the Artificial Intelligence powered personal assistant of Windows 10 users. Cortana was first introduced with Windows Phone 8.1. Cortana is deeply integrated with Windows 10 and this is now no more a news. Cortana is the artificial intelligence personal assistant for Windows 10 users that respond via voice commands besides text commands. Whenever we open Windows 10 PC, Cortana opens automatically detecting sound input. You can delete what Cortana knows about you. The information includes favorites, plans, interests, etc. When Cortana is enabled, the AI assistant uploads information from your device such as calendar, contacts, location triggered by Cortana. It also uploads browsing history to provide certain recommendations.
As Cortana is deeply integrated with the PC and Windows Phone ecosystem, they often work in a combined way, when logged in using the same Microsoft account to provide you a seamless service. Suppose you are working on your Windows 10 PC and your Windows Phone is on low charge, Cortana will notify you on your Windows 10 PC, that you phone battery is running low. Similarly, it will alert you about missed calls, messages, app notifications etc.
Owing to the increasing popularity of Cortana, Android and iOS also support Cortana. With this, you can communicate between your Windows 10 PC and your Android or iOS device. This new feature has been incorporated in Windows 10 Creators Update and now users can get a seamless connectivity with Windows 10 OC on the go. This process is aided by a phone number. Normal SMS rates may apply for the process, but it depends on the policy of your carrier.
Steps To Get Your Cortana Mobile App On Your Phone from Windows 10
1. Open Cortana. If you have not linked your Mobile app with Windows 10 Cortana, then there will be an option displayed for you. It says, “Get Cortana Mobile App download link”. Within Windows 10 for phones, you must have Cortana for default, but if you don’t have one, this will come handy for you.
2. When you type the number and click on Send, your Phone gets a download link as SMS. For this SMS normal SMS rates may apply. Click on the URL and you will be redirected to a new app page or webpage depending on your mobile platform.