Intel has recently announced the discontinuation of its Unison app, a tool designed to connect PCs and smartphones. The app, which was part of Intel's Evo program aimed at enhancing the user experience on premium Windows 11 PCs with 12th Gen Core processors or newer, will cease operations at the end of June 2025.

The decision to discontinue the Unison app was not explicitly explained by Intel. However, it is speculated that this could be part of the company's broader cost-cutting strategy. Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has mentioned that the company plans to discontinue or spin off operations that no longer align with its core strategy, and the Unison app may fall under this category.

Intel's Unison app allowed users to make phone calls, send text messages, receive notifications, and transfer files and photos between Android and iOS devices and Windows 11 PCs. Despite its potential to improve the user experience, the app was not exclusive to Intel-based PCs and required significant resources to maintain. This may be why Intel has chosen to discontinue the app, reallocating funds to develop its core products.

It's worth noting that Intel's Unison is not the only app that connects smartphones with Windows PCs. Microsoft offers Phone Link, and Samsung has its own version called Flow. Dell also tried to offer its own Mobile Connect app, although it was not fully compatible with iPhones.