iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature
Apple has added a new "iPhone Handoff" feature to iOS 27 that will allow you to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. This functionality was briefly mentioned during the WWDC 2026 keynote in June, on a slide that listed hundreds of new features coming in iOS 27 and corresponding software updates, but Apple never shared any further details at the time.…
Apple has rolled out a new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27, enabling users to switch between two iPhones using the same phone number. This capability was hinted at during the WWDC 2026 keynote in June, but Apple did not provide further details until today. MacRumors forum member pdfu shared a video showcasing how the feature operates on two Xcode 27-simulated iPhones via the Device Hub.
To configure iPhone Handoff, users must navigate to the Settings app's Cellular menu and designate which iPhone will serve as the primary device and which as the companion. The main iPhone retains its eSIM, while the companion receives a companion eSIM, facilitating seamless handoffs. Carrier support is necessary, with T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom potentially being early adopters.
Following three months of beta testing, iOS 27 is slated for release this month, and further details about iPhone Handoff are expected to emerge soon.
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