Cooperation between Mac and iPhone! 5 functions that are sober but progressive

You already know that iPhone and Mac can be used more conveniently in cooperation.Not only application linkage such as calendars, memos, emails, photos, etc., there are many other linkage functions that improve usability and work efficiency.

1) "Handoff" that can take over the work seamlessly between the devices

Is there a normal icon at the very end of a Mac Dock?This is a "handoff" function that bridge the work of Mac and iPhone.The apps in use, such as safari being browsed on the iPhone, writing notes and emails, are displayed on the Dock, and the work can be seamlessly inherited to the Mac.

Conversely, you can also open the working app on your iPhone on your Mac.In the case of an iPhone, the bridge icon is displayed on the application switcher (switching screen).

To use this function, it is necessary to sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on, and that Handoff settings are turned on.is.

2) "Universal clipboard" where copy and paste increase efficiency

"Copy & Paste" is a task to use many times every day.If you are a Mac and iPhone, you can copy it on a Mac, paste it to the iPhone, copy it on the iPhone, paste it to the Mac, and paste each other.

To use this function, you need the same communication and system setting conditions as Handoff.

3) Connect the Mac on the iPhone mobile communication "Instant HotSpot"

It is a function to connect a Mac Internet using the mobile communication function of the iPhone.You can easily use it without the need for password entry or iPhone "Internet sharing" settings.The condition is that Mac and iPhone sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on.

If you connect to the Internet with this function, it will consume the mobile communication capacity of the iPhone.Also, please note that it is often not included in "data -free" in the telecommunications company's plan.

4) "AirDrop" that allows you to send and receive files without consuming giga

If Wi-Fi cannot be used, when the communication capacity of the iPhone is low, the AirDrop is convenient if you exchange files between Mac and iPhone.Sending and receiving are OK from either.

It can be used in places where there is no Wi-Fi, but please note that the Wi-Fi function itself needs to be left on.

5) "iPhone cellular call function" that allows you to talk even if you keep the iPhone.

When a phone call is made to the iPhone, the Mac will be notified of the incoming call.If you take the incoming call, you can call on the Mac as it is.You can also send it from Mac "Contact" or "Safari".

To use the iPhone cellular call function, Mac and iPhone sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID, connect to the same Wi-Fi (or Ethernet) network, and Bluetooth is turned on.That is, it is necessary to set the call settings.