The Mac trackpad can also be used to open and close documents on the iPad or return to the iPad home screen, while the Mac keyboard can be used to search on the iPad. The Mac cursor will even appear on the iPad screen, and can move seamlessly between the two devices. By setting the iPad down next to a Mac, the trackpad can then be used to drag the cursor from the Mac right to the iPad screen. Universal Control is one of two new Continuity features that users can look forward to and offers the opportunity to use one mouse and keyboard to wirelessly connect a Mac with an iPad. Related: What Is Continuity & Why It Is Critical To Apple's Ecosystem AirDrop is a similar Continuity feature that many Apple users are likely to already be familiar with, thanks to the ability to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from one Apple device to another. Apple users can also transfer photos and other media from an iPhone to a Mac, thanks to the Universal Clipboard, or open an illustration created on an iPad in a document on a Mac. For example, authorizing Apple Pay on a Mac via an iPhone.
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Following on from macOS Big Sur in 2020, macOS Monterey will be the next big update for the Mac operating system. While the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS improve the experience on specific devices, Universal Control is set to improve the experience across devices.Īpple's Continuity features are designed to offer greater connectivity and usability between the company's devices, creating an ecosystem that users can take advantage of every day. At WWDC 2021, Apple introduced Universal Control, a new Continuity feature that will premiere with macOS Monterey.