iPhone Handoff Will Let You Use One Number on Two Phones
The feature will be available with iOS 27, but will be limited to specific cellular carriers for now.
Apple is set to introduce a new feature called iPhone Handoff with the upcoming iOS 27, allowing iPhone owners to use a single phone number across two devices. The feature, unveiled at the company's Surprise and Shine event, will debut initially on T-Mobile and Telecom Germany networks, with Verizon, EE, and other carriers expected to support it by the end of the year. iPhone Handoff will be available on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the foldable iPhone Duo.
To set up the feature, users will need to hold two iPhones close together and designate which one keeps the main eSIM and which one gets the companion eSIM. Apple spokespersons stated that the number will be instantly active on whichever iPhone is picked up, with the main eSIM-enabled device being the one allowed to adjust cellular settings.
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