Apple Readies 2-iPhone Number Sharing in iOS 27 as Carrier Support Remains Unclear
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Updated · The Verge · Sep 5
Apple Readies 2-iPhone Number Sharing in iOS 27 as Carrier Support Remains Unclear
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Sep 5
Summary
A new demo clip in Xcode 27’s Device Hub shows Apple’s iPhone Handoff pairing 2 iPhones so one can act as a main device and the other as a companion.
The iOS 27 feature is due later this month and is designed to let users switch between phones while keeping the same number, making it easier to leave a pricier or bulkier handset behind.
Carrier backing is still a key constraint: code references point to T-Mobile US and Telekom.de, but wider support has not been confirmed.
Apple first mentioned iPhone Handoff at its June WWDC keynote without details; the fuller demo now suggests the rollout is nearing alongside expectations for a foldable iPhone Ultra.