It's happening: Cortana is coming to Android (and iOS)

Microsoft intends for Windows 10 to be the be-all, end-all operating system that will span not only PCs, Xboxes and Windows Phones, but as it was revealed today, also Android and iOS devices as well. Key among today’s announcements were a “Phone companion” app for Windows 10 that will allow Windows Phone, Android and iOS devices to seamlessly hook into personal Microsoft files as well as announcing that Cortana is coming to Android (and iOS). Check out how this is going to work in the video below:

Unfortunately, because Cortana on Android will technically only be a companion to the Windows 10 app, it won’t actually be able to hook into some of Android’s system features – for instance, don’t expect to be able to call out “Hey Cortana” to your Android device with this Phone Companion app. That’s a shame, but we’re hoping this is one step closer to that possibility.

I’ve always thought that the only hope Microsoft had in making an impact in the mobile scene again (seeing as Windows Phone is pretty much dead in the water) is to make its Windows environment open to Android and iOS as well, and with the Phone Companion app and CortanaÂ doing just that, Microsoft might just have a chance again in this space.