iOS 27 Introduces New ‘iPhone Handoff’ Feature
Joe Rossignol, MacRumors: “iPhone Handoff” can be set up from the Settings app, under the Cellular menu. During the setup process, you can choose which iPhone you want to be the main device that you use most often and which one you want to be the companion device. Apple says a user’s main eSIM will remain on the main iPhone, while the companion iPhone will receive a companion eSIM, and this will…
iOS 27 brings a new "iPhone Handoff" feature, announced by MacRumors' Joe Rossignol. This functionality can be configured through the Settings app under the Cellular menu. Users have the option to designate one primary iPhone for regular use and another as a companion device. Apple's eSIM technology will keep the main eSIM on the primary iPhone while assigning a companion eSIM to the secondary device.
This setup allows seamless switching between the two phones, maintaining the same phone number and cellular settings on the primary device. Location sharing is managed by the device actively using the phone number at any given time. The feature is particularly beneficial for developers, new phone reviewers, and potentially those who own multiple iPhones.
However, the implementation relies on carrier support, with Apple hoping for widespread adoption similar to the successful rollout of cellular Apple Watches.
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