iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature - MacRumors
Apple is introducing an 'iPhone Handoff' feature in iOS 27, allowing users to switch between two iPhones using the same phone number. The feature requires carrier support and will be managed through the cellular settings menu.
Why it matters
Represents a significant shift in mobile device management for users who carry multiple iPhones for personal and professional use.
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.
MacRumors forum member pdfu today shared a video that demonstrates how the feature will work, using two simulated iPhones running in Xcode 27's Device Hub.
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