Intel is shutting down its Unison app, the software designed to link Windows PCs with Android phones and iPhones. According to an Intel support document, support for the app will officially end later this year, and it will be removed from app stores.

The Unison app allowed users to make calls, send texts, transfer files, and manage phone notifications directly from their Windows computer. It was positioned as a competitor to Microsoft's own Phone Link app (formerly Your Phone), offering a relatively seamless bridge between different mobile operating systems and Windows PCs, something particularly notable for its iPhone integration.

Intel launched Unison with its 12th Gen Evo laptops just over a year ago, later expanding availability to non-Evo PCs running Intel processors. The company stated that Unison downloads will end on June 17th, 2024, and existing installations will cease functioning sometime between June 17th and July 31st, 2024. The support document notes the discontinuation is part of Intel's efforts to refocus on its "core businesses and strategic priorities."

While Unison offered a unified solution, its departure leaves a gap, especially for users wanting deep integration between their iPhone and Windows PC. Microsoft's Phone Link provides similar functionality for Android devices and has recently expanded its iOS features, but iPhone integration remains more limited compared to what Unison offered.

Users looking for alternatives will likely turn to Phone Link or explore third-party options. However, Unison's combination of file transfer, messaging, and notification mirroring across both major mobile platforms within a single Intel-backed app will be missed.