Apple Handoff

Everything you need to know about Apple Handoff

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If you’re a MacBook user, no matter where you live, you should love this. Including myself, MacBook users all around the world use this feature daily. Handoff is a feature that allows Apple users to keep continuity among their apple devices.

Those who already have MacBooks but still not using this feature will start to use Handoff after reading this post.

Handoff Compatibility

To use Handoff, you need to have at least an iMac/MacBook and another apple device such as an iPhone or iPad. Pre-installed apps that come with Apple devices are Handoff compatible, including Safari, Contacts, Mail, Maps, Messages, Notes, Phone, and Reminders.

Third-party apps like Airbnb, iA Write, PC Calc, and Pocket are also compatible.

How to Enable Handoff

• On your Mac, go to the System Preferences > General, then check the box next to Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices. (make sure you’ve signed into the iCloud using the same Apple ID on both devices)
• On your iPhone/iPad tap Settings > General > Airplay & Handoff (on iOS 13), then move the slider to on/green.

How to use Handoff