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How to set up and use Handoff on your iPhone and iPad

Handoff requirements

• Enable or disable Handoff
• Access via App Switcher

Handoff, which is part of Apple's Continuity features, lets you transfer your activities between iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod touch, and Mac. For example, you can start writing an email on your iPad, then switch immediately to your nearby iPhone or Mac. Best of all, it's easy to do!

Handoff broadcasts activities using Bluetooth Low Energy (BT LE) and transfers them using Wi-Fi, either directly or through iCloud. Handoff requirements include:

• A mobile device equipped with Bluetooth LE. This includes all of the best iPhones , including the iPhone 13 series and any iPhone 5 or later; the best iPads , including iPad Pro (any version), iPad 4 or later, iPad Air or later, and iPad mini (any version); plus iPod touch 5th generation or later and Apple Watch (any version).
• Logged into the same Apple ID (iCloud account) on all your devices.
• Connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Bluetooth LE is required because it uses very little power and it only works within a very close range. You want Handoff to always be available but not draining your battery unnecessarily. Likewise, you only want devices that are nearby and under your physical control to pick up your activities. Security and privacy first, as is the Apple standard.

The Handoff feature works with Mail, Maps, Safari, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and many third-party apps .

How to enable or disable Handoff on iPhone and iPad

Handoff should be enabled by default. If it isn't or if you need to toggle it:

• Launch the Settings app from your Home screen.
• Tap General .

• Tap AirPlay & Handoff .
• Toggle on Handoff .

To disable Handoff, repeat the same steps but set the toggle to Off .

How to access Handoff from the App Switcher

When you're using an app on one device and it's available for Handoff, you'll see a message on the bottom of the App Switcher on your iPhone or iPad. For example, if you're surfing the web with Safari on your Mac, you will see a link to Safari on your mobile device.

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In this example:

• On your Mac, open a website in Safari.

• On your mobile device, go into the App Switcher .
• Tap the message at the bottom of the screen to bring up the Safari page you were viewing on your Mac.

It can take a few seconds or more for the app to launch and your activity to transfer over. Once it has, you can continue working right where you left off.

Time to Handoff!

Part of Apple's continuity , Handoff is a terrific tool that makes it easier to move back and forth between Apple machines. To see how to use Handoff on your Mac, check out our guide for that as well. Use the neat feature with your best iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other supported devices.

Updated February 2022 : Added iOS 15 information.

Bryan M. Wolfe has written about technology for over a decade on various websites, including TechRadar, AppAdvice, and many more. Before this, he worked in the technology field across different industries, including healthcare and education. He’s currently iMore’s lead on all things Mac and macOS, although he also loves covering iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Bryan enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, traveling, and driving around his teenage daughter to her latest stage show, audition, or school event in his spare time. He also keeps busy walking his black and white cocker spaniel, Izzy, and trying new coffees and liquid grapes.

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Seamlessly Switch Between Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac Using Handoff

Handoff makes switching between your Mac, iPhone, and iPad simple. Here's how to use it and what to do if it's not working.

Apple designs its products to work best with other Apple devices. As questionable as this practice may be, if you happen to own more than one Apple device you can take advantage of it with useful features like Handoff.

Never used Handoff before? We're here to show you exactly what it can do and how to use it. If you can't get Handoff working properly, we'll even show you the troubleshooting steps you can follow to fix it.

What Is Handoff?

Handoff is an Apple feature that lets you seamlessly switch from one Apple device to another without losing your progress in an app or document.

It's easiest to explain with an example.

Let's say you open Mail on your iPad and start replying to an important message. Halfway through, you realize you need to attach a file that's on your Mac. Rather than starting again from scratch, you can use Handoff to wirelessly transfer your half-written reply from your iPad to your Mac. Then attach the file and carry on right where you left off.

Handoff works with a wide range of different apps:

• and many third-party apps

When you Handoff to a different device, it opens the exact app and document you were using in the exact same state it was in on the first device.

Handoff is the best way to transfer music or podcast playback from one Apple device to another. You can even use Handoff—or Universal Clipboard, to be more precise—to copy something on your iPhone , then paste it on your Mac, or vice versa.

You can use Handoff to switch between a Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and even an Apple Watch (though you can only switch from an Apple Watch, not to one).

How to Use Handoff on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Handoff is simple to use. All you need to do is open a compatible app and start using it on the first device, then follow the instructions below to hand the app over to a second device.

You don't need to do anything special if you only want to copy and paste between different devices, using Universal Clipboard. Simply copy content from one device, then paste on another.

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Handoff to an iPhone

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or double-click the Home button if your iPhone has one) to view the App Switcher. Then tap the banner at the bottom of the screen, which shows an app icon and tells you which device it's coming from.

Handoff to an iPad

Follow the iPhone method above to find an app in the App Switcher view or go to the Home screen and tap the app icon that appears at the far right side of the Dock. It should feature a little badge showing the device you're handing off from.

Handoff to a Mac

Click the app icon that appears in the Dock. Depending on your version of macOS, this icon will appear at either the far left or the far right edge of the Dock. It should feature a little badge showing the device you're handing off from.

Alternatively, press Cmd + Tab to view the App Switcher and select the app on the left edge, which should feature a badge showing the device you're handing off from.

How to Fix Handoff If It Doesn't Work

Handoff is supposed to be easier than manually transferring content between two devices. Most of the time it is, but occasionally the feature doesn't work as it's supposed to.

There are a few different reasons Handoff might not work properly, but you should be able to fix them by following the tips below.

Sign In to the Same Apple ID Account on Both Devices

Make sure both devices you're trying to use Handoff with are signed in to the same Apple ID or iCloud account.

On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings and tap [Your Name] at the top of the screen to check this.

On a Mac, open the System Preferences and go to Apple ID .

If Handoff still doesn't work, sign out of both devices, then sign back in again.

Enable Handoff in the Settings on Both Devices

Handoff might be turned off in the settings for one or both of the devices you're trying to use.

On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff , then enable the Handoff option.

For an Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone, go to General , and choose to Enable Handoff .

On a Mac, open the System Preferences and click General , then enable the option to Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices .

If you can't find Handoff in the settings, make sure your device meets the Continuity requirements on Apple's website.

Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Handoff uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer data between your devices. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled in the Control Center for each device, then check they're both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

This is also a good time to mention that both devices need to be relatively close to one another (at least in the same room) for Handoff to work.

Make Sure the App Is Open on the First Device

The most common reason Handoff doesn't work properly is because the app you're trying to transfer isn't open on the first device. You can't Handoff apps you used recently, only apps that you're using right now.

This is particularly relevant for music or podcast apps, which you might be listening to in the background.

To Handoff an app, make it the active app on the first device you're using. Open it and use it for a second, then try handing it off to another device.

More Ways to Use Your Apple Devices Together

Handoff is underpinned by Apple's Continuity technology and is only one of many benefits you get from using Apple devices. You can also use Continuity to wirelessly transfer files using AirDrop, share your mobile data with Personal Hotspot, effortlessly unlock your Mac with Auto Unlock, and much more.

How to use Handoff between Apple devices

There is no denying that Apple has one of the best ecosystems out there, thanks to many integrated features for their devices and services. Among those, there is one that you need to know if you want to use the ecosystem to its fullest. And it’s called Handoff.

Handoff is a feature that lets you switch between your Apple devices and continue your work from where you left off. If you are in the Apple ecosystem, then this is something that you need to check out. For Handoff to work, your Apple devices must be logged in with the same Apple ID.

So, what is this feature, and how can it make your daily life easier? Join me as I explore all the features of Handoff and how you can use it across Apple devices.

• Which Apple devices support Handoff?

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Handoff is a feature that has been around for far longer than you think. Don’t believe me? Then let’s look at all the Apple devices that support Handoff.

iPhones, iPads, and iPods that support Handoff

• iPhones : iPhone 5 or later
• iPad Pro : All models
• iPad : 4th generation or later
• iPad Air : All models
• iPad mini : All models
• iPod touch : iPod touch 5th generation or later

Macs that support Handoff (OS X Yosemite or later) 

• MacBook 2015 and later later
• MacBook Pro 2012 and later
• MacBook Air 2012 and later later
• Mac mini 2012 and later
• iMac 2012 and later
• iMac Pro
• Mac Pro 2013 and later
• Mac Studio

Besides, all Apple Watch models released since its inception have Handoff support.

Since you have made sure your device is eligible to use the Handoff, let us look at how you can set it up on your Apple devices. But before we process, ensure the following:

Requirements to use Handoff

• All of your Apple devices are signed in with the same Apple ID.
• All devices are connected to Wi-Fi.
• Turn on Bluetooth and make sure they are in a range of fewer than 33 feet or 10 meters.

Other than that, you also have to turn on Handoff on all of your devices. But how can you do it? I have mentioned the steps for each device below.

Enable Handoff for Mac

• Click the Apple icon and select System Settings . For macOS Monetary or earlier, select System Preferences.
• Select General .

Turn on Handoff for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

• Open Settings .
• Tap General .
• Select AirPlay & Handoff .

How to turn on Handoff on Apple Watch

• Open the Watch app.

Now that you have made sure your device supports Handoff and followed the steps to enable it on your Apple devices, it’s time for us to use this feature and make our lives easier. And here’s a look at the apps that support Handoff.

Apps that support Handoff on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

• Safari, Pages

Note: Other than that, many other third-party apps also have support for Handoff. Speaking of third-party apps, you can also check out  how to use Universal Clipboard on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad  since this feature has its share in making the Apple ecosystem great.

How to use Handoff between iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Switching tasks from iPhone to Mac and vice-versa is much easier than you think. Here’s how you can enable the feature:

• Use the app for some time and then close it.
• Now, open the same application on your other device. Here, we are using Mac .

Even if you use any other browser, the browser Handoff icon will be shown over the  default browser on Mac . This is the same for the default browser on iPhone or iPad if you are switching from Mac. The same applies to other default apps.

Note: Other than transferring the visual contents from your Screen, you can also transfer the audio you hear on your iPhone to a HomePod. And we have already prepared a guide on using Handoff with HomePod with  iPhone/iPad and Mac .

Turn automatic AirPlay streaming on/off 

AirPlay streaming is a feature that enables users to stream content such as photos and videos on Apple TV. If you want to toggle it on/off according to your preference, here’s how you can do it:

• Open Settings
• Tap General
• Select Airplay & Handoff .
• Choose Automatically AirPlay to TVs .
• Never : This will stop all AirPlay streaming activities.
• Ask: In this, your iPhone will ask you if you want to use the service.

Note: Another great feature of the Apple ecosystem is the ability to share the contents of your clipboard across your Apple devices. If you are interested in this feature, we have prepared a detailed guide on  how to copy and paste between your Apple devices .

While we are Handoff, and it was not successful enough to get your hands in, you can also turn this feature off if you are not interested in it. Here’s how you can do it:

• For iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Open Settings → General → AirPlay & Handoff → toggle off Handoff .
• For macOS Monterary or later: Open System Preferences / System Settings → General → Toggle off Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices .

That’s it

Handoff is a great feature, and with this guide, I hope I have helped you understand what Handoff is and how to use it on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. But if you still have any suggestions or queries, feel free to ask in the comments.

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• You can disconnect your iPad from your iPhone by signing out of your Apple ID on your iPad.
• Alternatively, you can disable iCloud syncing on a per-app basis in your iPad’s iCloud settings.

This article explains how to disconnect an iPad from an iPhone and how to stop syncing between devices under various conditions.

Your iPad, iPhone, and other Apple devices will sync when you set them up using an Apple ID. This is often helpful, but it if you don't want to sync data all the time this method will disconnect your iPad from iCloud entirely and, in doing so, completely disconnect your iPad from your iPhone. Files and settings will not sync between the two devices.

Open the Settings app on your iPad.

Tap your Apple ID user name shown at the top of the Settings options menu to open your Apple ID settings.

Tap Sign Out .

This will remove the iPad from your Apple ID entirely and disable syncing across all apps and services.

How to Stop an iPad and iPhone from Syncing Without Disconnecting Apple ID

Removing your iPad from your Apple ID is the only way to completely disable all syncing features, but it's inconvenient. Disconnecting your Apple ID will disable features like Apple Pay and stop your from accessing Apple subscriptions you've purchased.

You can instead turn off iCloud syncing to disable it for selected apps. Here's how to do it.

Tap your Apple ID user name shown at the top of the Settings option menu to open your Apple ID settings.

Tap iCloud .

You will now see a list of apps using iCloud with toggles beside them. Most of them are on by default. Turn off the services you don't want to sync between your iPad and iPhone.

This is a better way to mange data syncing between devices because it does not entirely remove all Apple ID related features.

Turning off iCloud syncing of an app or feature will disable any cloud backups related to that feature. For example, turning off syncing for the Photos app means you won't have an automatic backup of any photo taken with your iPad.

How to Stop an iPad and iPhone from Syncing Handoff

Handoff is a key Apple device feature that can sync certain apps, such as Safari, across devices. You can start a browsing session on an iPad, for example, and then use Handoff to pick up that session on a Mac. This might prove annoying if an iPad is used by multiple family members, however. Here's how to turn it off.

Tap General .

Tap the toggle next to Handoff to turn it off.

These Tips Work for Your iPhone, Too

This guide focuses on the iPad, but these tips generally work for other iOS devices including the iPhone. For example, you can turn off iCloud syncing of Messages on your iPhone if you don't want texts from the Messages app to appear on other devices.

To prevent your iPhone Photos from syncing to your iPad via iCloud, go to Settings on your iPad > select your Apple ID user name > iCloud > Photos . Turn the toggle to the off position beside iCloud Photos .

You can turn off Find My iPad on your iPad from Settings > Your_Name > Find My iPad . You can also remove your iPad and from your list of Find My devices on iCloud.com. Go to Find My iPhone > All Devices > select your device > choose Remove from Account .

To prevent your iPhone messages from appearing on your iPad, go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage . Next, go to Send & Receive and deselect the email addresses and numbers linked to your Apple ID.

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How to hand off a task from iOS to macOS and vice versa

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If you buy a Mac and pair it with a recent iPhone , you get to take advantage of the ecosystem that ties Apple products together. This enables you to copy text on one device and then paste it on the other. You similarly can initiate a task on iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS, then resume it on macOS, thanks to a Continuity feature called Handoff. Below, you will find the steps you need to follow to hand off a task from your iPhone or iPad to a nearby Mac and vice versa.

What's Handoff?

Handoff is a Continuity feature that lets you continue working on an ongoing task on a different device. For example, if you start typing an email on your iPhone, you can resume doing so on a nearby Mac effortlessly. This makes switching from one Apple device to another while working significantly simple.

Continuity on Apple operating systems also enables you to copy and paste between devices, use Sidecar and Universal Control , and do much more. However, it's worth noting that handing off a FaceTime call from one device to another has different requirements and steps, and we've highlighted them in a dedicated guide.

Handoff requirements

Before you go setting up Handoff, you need to make sure your devices have the following requirements:

• Both devices must be running at least iOS 10, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10, or watchOS 1.
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff must be enabled on all devices.
• Your devices must be near each other (no more than 10 meters apart).
• The app you're using must support the Handoff API.

How to enable Handoff on your Apple devices

Handoff is typically enabled on Apple devices by default, but you can double-check by following the steps below:

• Launch the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch > General > AirPlay & Handoff .
• Make sure the Handoff toggle is enabled.
• Similarly, launch the System Settings app on your Mac > General > AirDrop & Handoff .
• Make sure Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices is enabled.

How to use Handoff

Now, whenever your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch are within proximity with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, you'll be able to hand off tasks between the two devices. Here's how:

• On iOS, you will see the Handoff shortcut at the bottom of the App Switcher .
• Meanwhile, on macOS and iPadOS, the shortcut will appear towards the right of your Dock .
• Clicking the Handoff shortcut will launch the respective app, letting you continue whatever task you've been working on the other device.

It's worth noting that Handoff also works on the latest Apple Watches . So, if you view an email or message on the tiny screen, you will see the relevant app's icon in your iPhone's App Switcher or Mac/iPad's Dock.

Handoff is great for those who tend to work on the go. You can quickly start typing an email on your iPhone, then hand it off to your iPad or Mac if you prefer the larger keyboard and screen. You can use Handoff with Notes, iWork, Safari, Mail, and other first-party apps. Notably, Apple has provided third-party developers with a Handoff API. So those choosing to support the feature can implement it in their apps across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.

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Handoff is Apple’s continuity feature, which allows you to start working or using a tool on one device and seamlessly pick up on another, whether it’s from iPhone to Mac or Mac to iPad.

To use Handoff, your device must be logged into your Apple ID on all devices, connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and if you want to Handoff to a Mac, it must be running macOS Yosemite or later.

Here’s how to set it up: go to Settings , tap General , then AirPlay &  Handoff , and toggle the Handoff option to on.

To use it, start working on a device, then pick up your iPhone or iPad and open the App Switcher . If the application you were using can be handed off, the option will be available at the bottom of the screen. Tap this option and the app will open on your device.

On iOS, you can Handoff via Mail , Safari , Maps , Messages , Calendar , and more, while a number of third-party apps like Google Chrome also support Handoff.

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Handoff is a really great feature of iOS and macOS if you’re the only person who uses your devices. It lets you seamlessly move from doing something on your Mac to doing it on your iPhone, and vice versa.

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Let’s say I’ve got a website open in Safari on my Mac. If I go to the App Switcher on my iPhone, it will be down the bottom as a suggestion. And it’s not just Safari; it works in any third party app that implements it. I’ve Ulysses open on my Mac to write this article; when I open the App Switcher on iOS, I’ve got the option to jump straight into the same document and continue working using Ulysses iOS app.

It works the other way as well. When I open Safari or Ulysses on my iPhone, they’re automatically suggested in the Dock on my Mac and iPad

The problem is that if you share an iPad or Mac with other people, you’re also going to automatically share what you do through Handoff. Your partner sitting next to you on the couch with the family iPad doesn’t need to know what you’re looking at on your phone just because both devices were set up with your Apple ID.

To fix this, you should turn Handoff off on devices you share with other people. Here’s how.

Go to Settings > General > Handoff.

Toggle the Handoff switch to off.

Now your iOS device won’t automatically share everything you do.

Go to System Preferences > General and uncheck "Allow Handoff Between This Mac and Your iCloud Devices".

This stops the Mac sharing and receiving things from Handoff.

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Have you ever stumbled into something while browsing the web in Safari on Mac that you’d like to continue reading, watching, or listening to on your iPhone? This is the perfect scenario for the Handoff feature, which allows you to pass an app session from one Apple device to another so long as a few conditions are met.

This article will show you how to use Handoff to pass a web page from Mac to iPhone.

To be able to use Handoff with Safari from Mac to iPhone, all devices must be using the same Apple ID and iCloud account, Handoff must be enabled on Mac and iPhone , and the devices must be within relatively close range of one another. The rest is quite simple and just a matter of knowing how the feature works and how to access it.

How to Open Safari Handoff Pages on iPhone from Mac

This is how you pass a Safari webpage session from Mac to iPhone using Handoff:

• From the Mac, open Safari and navigate to the website you want to Handoff to the iPhone

• From the iPhone, have the device in close proximity to the Mac then open the Application Switcher (on iPhone’s without a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, whereas on iPhones with a home button double-click the Home button)
• Look at the bottom of the application switcher on iPhone to find “Safari – From (Mac Computer Name)” and tap on that

• The webpage that was open on the Mac will instantly open on Safari on iPhone, right where you left off

Now you’re free to view the webpage on the iPhone that was open on the Mac. If it’s an article read away, if it’s a video keep watching, if it’s a podcast or song or other music then you can keep listening.

This article is obviously discussing using Handoff for sending Safari web pages between a Mac and iPhone, but you can also rely on Safari and Handoff between other Apple devices too, for example using Handoff with Safari from iOS to iPadOS, iOS to iOS, or iPadOS to iPadOS , and you can go Mac to Mac as well. As long as it’s an Apple device and supports Handoff, the feature will be available to use. And obviously this is focusing on Safari, but Handoff works with other Handoff compatible apps as well, which includes just about every Apple application.

If you want to Handoff Safari from Mac to iPad, the process is similar except that you will find the Safari Handoff page in the Dock of modern versions of iPadOS. All else is the same. Of course this article is focusing on Mac to iPhone however, but the principles are the same.

Handoff works seamlessly, quickly, and very well. If you’re experiencing issues with Handoff you’ll want to make sure the devices are nearby, that Bluetooth and wi-fi are enabled on all devices involved, that they’re using the same Apple ID / iCloud account, and that the versions of system software are modern enough too support the Handoff feature (virtually anything vaguely recent supports Handoff so this is unlikely to be the issue unless your Mac or iPhone is very old).

Do you use Handoff to send Safari browsing sessions from Mac to iPhone? Do you use Handoff for other purposes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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The issue is consistency between various operating systems (macOS, iOS, and iPadOS). I have iMac (Mid-2010) running macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra, iPad Air running iOS 12.4.5, iPhone Xr running iOS 13.3.1.

All of three devices have Handoff enabled, yet I am able to see the Handoff with Safari between High Sierra and iOS 12 only. My iPhone’s Safari doesn’t display any tabs from either iMac or iPad and vice versa.

It’s really frustrating when Apple incorporates the planned obsolescence features in the newer and newer operating systems when the older devices are perfectly capable of running them.

I recalled the intense backlash against Apple a few years ago when many older Mac devices were cut off due to “older” Bluetooth module. With next update was this feature “restored”.

After I upgraded my iPad and iPhone to iOS 11, I received the unexpected warning that new Apple Book app required Mojave on Mac to use all of features. The newly created highlights, notes, and page holders no longer sync with older iBook app in my iMac running High Sierra.

I am really furious that my iMac 27″ couldn’t be upgraded to Mojave or Catalina due to the incompatible ATI Radeon video cards. ATI had issued the drivers to make its video cards work with Metal, but Apple refused to certify them. My older MacBook Pro 17″ (Mid-2010) has been upgraded to Mojave and Catalina thanks to DOS Dude.

Apple touts its deep commitment to the environmental protection, yet it does the hypocritical “planned obsolescence” as to force us to discard the older but perfectly working ones and buy newer devices.

Handoff appears to be not quite seamless as it should be and was touted by Apple. Its component named “Universal clipboard” hasn’t worked steadfastly in a long time. I run High Sierra along with Mavericks and Lion. Universal clipboard was introduced with Yosemite back in 2014, so by 2017-2018 you would think it would have entered the stage of maturity, but that’s not the case. I rarely use Universal clipboard just because of its sheer inconsistency and the lack of stability if, say, I want to share the contents of the pasteboard between Safari on my Mac and Pages on my iPhone. I also noticed it has troubles passing the input both ways: it sometimes can paste from iPhone to Mac but not vice versa and when it does then the latency is insufferably big. I wouldn’t say I use Handoff terribly often and that this is the all-or-nothing life-saving feature, but I do make occasional use of calling and texting SMS messages from my Mac by using iPhone as a proxy which is nice but with such alternatives as Viber with its user base massively surpassing that of Apple this isn’t a big deal in every older macOS that doesn’t sport Handoff. Some facets of Handoff had long paved the way into some 3rd party apps such as Prowl for iOS and the compatible solutions that let send the clipboard from Mac to iPhone in a number of ways and if you have Growl installed, you can customize notifications all you want.

My iMac is limited to High Sierra and handoff is not yet used (or perhaps it’s because of my iMac’s mid 2011 creation date). My work around is to save the webpage to the Reading List and with iCloud it’s available to all devices via Safari. Simple enough and effective.

macOS High Sierra did support handoff, maybe you just have it disabled by mistake, check the setting on all your devices just in case.

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With the web browser a key part of any operating system, a shift in how browsers work will impact countless users' lives. This makes today’s hiring announcement by The Browser Company’s CEO Josh Miller is both intriguing and important.

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" Huge hiring news to share: Apple’s Safari browser has 2 lead designers. Today we’re welcoming one of them, Charlie Deets to The Browser Company team! It’s a big deal for us — and plays into a larger strategic bet we’re making in 2024. "

That move involves the key phrase that will be mentioned in almost every product launch: the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence. Following the announcement, Miller goes on to talk about the company’s plans to integrate AI into its Arc Browser with the tagline “the browser that browses for you.” To accommodate the new way of thinking about the browsing experience, use the browser to support you pro-actively.

That requires thinking about the interface desig, and that’s where hiring Charlie Deets is important.

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How to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad

Y ou'll definitely want to know how to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad. Know how to delete browsing history is part of basic user operation on all your devices, and is especially if you share devices with others. 

Luckily, deleting browsing history on Safari is easy and can be done in just a few taps, and is the same on iOS and iPadOS, so whether you're using an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPad Air , these steps will apply.

Remember, though, that deleting your browsing history only stops your activity being visible on that device. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will still be able to see the webpages you have visited. If you want to stop that, for ultimate privacy, you'll need to use one of the best VPN services .

• In Safari, tap the book icon
• Go to the history tab (clock)
• Select how far back to clear

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1. In Safari, tap the book icon

Firstly, open Safari and tap the book icon in the bottom bar.

2. Select the history tab (clock icon) and tap Clear

Now select the history tab (clock icon) and tap Clear at the bottom.

3. Select how far back to clear and tap Delete

Now choose how far back you'd like to delete : last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all time.

If you like, you can toggle on Close All Tabs , which will close every open tab that isn't in a tab group (we can show you how to use tab groups if you aren't sure).

Finally, when you're happy, hit Delete .

As you can see in the screenshot above, if you now go back to the history tab, your history will have been deleted.

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Webを超高速で閲覧でき、強力なプライバシー保護機能と強力なカスタマイズオプションを備えています。Safariでは、サイトをブラウズしたり、Webページを翻訳したり、開いているタブにiOS、iPadOS、macOSのすべてでアクセスしたりできます。 機能 • iPhone、iPad、Macの間でパスワード、ブックマーク、履歴、タブなどをシームレスに同期できます • プライベートブラウズモードでは履歴が保存されないため、閲覧しているものは自分にしか見えません • インテリジェントトラッキング防止機能により、閲覧したWebサイト間でのトラッカーによる追跡が阻止されます • タブグループを使うと、複数のタブを保存および整理して、iOS、iPadOS、macOSのすべてでアクセスできます • プロファイルを使って、ブラウズ履歴やWebサイトデータなどを仕事用や個人用などのテーマごとに分けることができます • 共有タブグループは、家族や友達とタブを共有して共同作業を行うのに役立ちます • 機能拡張を使ってSafariをパーソナライズできます。ブラウザにさらに機能を追加することもできます • リーダーでは、広告、ナビゲーションやその他の気が散るものを取り除いて読みやすくしたフォーマットで記事が表示されます • プライバシーレポートには、自分を追跡することが阻止された既知のトラッカーが表示されます • リーディングリストを使うと、簡単に記事を保存してあとで読むことができます • 音声検索では、音声だけでWeb検索を行うことができます • Webページの翻訳では、Webページ全体をブラウザ内で直接ほかの言語に変換することができます • Handoffを使うと、Safariでしていることをデバイス間で簡単に引き継ぐことができます • “ホーム画面に追加”で、WebサイトやWebアプリをホーム画面から素早く開くことができます

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ある予約サイトなどのフォーム入力で、ID、ニックネーム、名前、ふりがな、電話番号、メールアドレスなどを入力する際に設定済みの連絡先けら自動入力を使って入力する際に、「連絡先を自動入力」で一括入力すると思い通りのフォーム入力にならないので、「連絡先を自動入力」の下に表示される入力候補文字列から1項目づつ選択して入力していましたが、IOS 15.4 以降の挙動がおかしくなって使いにくくなりました。 第一入力項目をタップし、先ず候補から文字を選択すると、文字は正常に入力され、次の第2項目へ自動でフォーカスされるのですが、その際、本来表示される筈の文字列候補が表示されないのです。第3, 第4項目でも同様です。 自動でフォーカスされるとそのような現象になる様で、一旦フォーカスを手動で他の項目へ移すなどして再度手動でその項目にフォーカスを当てると、本来の正しい文字候補は表示されます。 どうやら safari 連絡先 自動入力のバグと思われます。 早急な改修をお願いいたします。

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Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TV or Mac.

Find the video you want to stream.

Choose your TV or Mac from the list.

Depending on your AirPlay & Handoff settings, your iPhone or iPad can suggest or connect automatically to devices you use regularly with AirPlay.

To adjust your AirPlay & Handoff settings:

Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS.

Tap General.

Tap AirPlay & Handoff, then tap Automatically AirPlay.

Choose a setting.

Never: Manually choose a device for AirPlay .

Ask: get suggested AirPlay connection notifications. Tap the suggested AirPlay connection notification to make the connection, or dismiss or ignore it and choose a different device for AirPlay manually.

Your iPhone or iPad and your AirPlay-enabled device must be on the same Wi-Fi network before you can get automatic and suggested AirPlay connections. To get automatic and suggested AirPlay connections to your Apple TV or HomePod, make sure your Apple TV or HomePod is logged in to the same iCloud account as your iPhone or iPad.

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Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TV or Mac. 2

Open Control Centre:

On iPhone X or later, or iPad with iPadOS 13 or later: swipe down from the top right-hand corner of the screen.

On iPhone 8 or earlier, or iOS 11 or earlier: swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

Select your TV or Mac from the list.

If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen or Mac, enter the passcode on your iPhone or iPad.

To stop mirroring your iPhone or iPad, open Control Centre, tap Screen Mirroring, then tap Stop Mirroring. Or press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote.

Some video apps may not support AirPlay. If you can’t use AirPlay with a video app, check the App Store on your Apple TV to see if that app is available.

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