These 3 iPhone Features Are Now Available on Your Mac
As technology evolves, there’s a growing trend of feature parity between different devices within the same ecosystem. Apple, being a pioneer in creating a seamless experience across its devices, has recently brought some of the most beloved iPhone features to Mac users. This article will highlight three significant iPhone features that are now available on your Mac, enhancing your productivity and providing a more integrated experience.
1. Messages Effects
iPhone users have been enjoying the fun and personalisation that comes with iMessage effects for some time. From confetti to lasers, these animated effects can make messaging more engaging and entertaining. Fortunately for Mac users, these same message effects are now accessible on macOS. Whenever you send a message using your Mac, you can select from various effects to accompany your text, adding a touch of personality to your conversations.
2. Focus Mode Syncing
Focus mode has been a game-changer for many iPhone users who seek to reduce distractions and manage their notifications effectively. This feature allows you to curate notification settings based on your current activity, whether you’re working, driving, sleeping or want some peace. With the latest macOS updates, Focus mode settings now sync across your iPhone and Mac, providing a unified distraction management system. Not only can you set up Focus modes on your Mac just like you would on your iPhone, but changes to any settings will reflect across all linked devices in real-time.
3. Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking
For audiophiles and those who immerse themselves in media consumption, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking on AirPods has been an enchanting feature exclusive to the iPhone and iPad—until now. Your Mac is joining the auditory revolution by supporting this cutting-edge feature that brings 3D audio experiences to your music, movies, and games. When you’re wearing compatible AirPods (like the AirPods Pro or AirPods Max), you can enjoy spatial audio that reacts to the movement of your head for an even more immersive experience.
These three features signify just a fraction of how Apple is working towards creating an interconnected experience across all its platforms. By bringing popular iPhone features to the Mac, Apple ensures that regardless of the device you’re using, you’ll have access to the same great tools and capabilities that enhance both productivity and enjoyment in your digital life.