Windows Insider tests phone activity pane in the Start menu

Microsoft has added a new feature to an experimental Windows Insider build: the Start menu now includes a scrollable side pane showing recent smartphone activity. Users can view their latest phone actions without leaving the Start menu. The feature is available only in the Experimental channel.

• The pane shows recent smartphone activity directly in the Start menu
• The side pane is scrollable to fit more items
• The feature is available only in the Windows Insider Experimental channel
• The Windows Insider blog entry is dated 25 September 2026