Subj : My favorite macOS Sequoia feature just got even better and Im sup
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Date : Wed Jul 24 2024 18:15:05

My favorite macOS Sequoia feature just got even better and Im super hyped

Date:
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Description:
The best macOS Sequoia feature for iPhone users gets another boost

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 macOS Sequoia is due for its full release towards the end of the year, and 
while we wait, Apple has released the public beta to give us a look at what 
to expect (and test all the new features, of course). 

Since downloading the public beta of Sequoia , Ive been playing with iPhone 
Mirroring, which has quickly become one of my favorite Mac features . With 
the fourth betas release this week, its gotten even better with a small but 
important change: the ability to resize the app window. 

If you missed WWDC 2024 and arent sure how this feature works, think of a 
little window the size of your iPhones screen that pops up on your Mac 
desktop, allowing you to use your phone without picking it up at all. 

The iPhone Mirroring app allows you to scroll through all the apps on your 
phone, respond to texts, have a cheeky look through social media, and even 
play a quick game of Candy Crush - all without unlocking your smartphone. The 
feature is only active if your phone is near your Mac and your phone screen 
is locked. After using iPhone Mirroring for a while now, I dont know how I 
managed without it before. Just one more improvement to go Apple! 

As mentioned, the fourth beta of macOS Sequoia allows you to change the size 
of the window. This was one of the first things I tried to do when I first 
fired up iPhone Mirroring. I was pretty surprised Apple hadnt given us the 
option to resize the window, but I hoped that this would change relatively 
soon. 

Thankfully, I didnt have to wait long, as now you can make the window bigger 
or smaller as you like, controlling the amount of screen space itll take up 
on your Mac desktop.



There are three preset sizes to pick from, the first being the default size 
that reflects the size of your iPhone screen, and then theres a smaller and 
larger version. Theres no option to drag the window to a custom size, so 
youll have to use the preset window sizes from the View Menu. 

While it is a little disappointing that you cant truly customize the iPhone 
Mirroring window size (to, say, make it really tiny so as not to get caught 
scrolling Reddit by one's editors, for example), its still better than having 
no customization at all. As we get closer to the official launch date of 
macOS Sequoia, I suspect well see more changes and improvements as Apple 
works out the kinks. 

Im still waiting for the drag-and-drop feature seen at Apples demo of iPhone 
Mirroring at WWDC 2024 to make an appearance, allowing you to drag a file 
from the Mac and drop it straight into your iPhone. However, if were only 
just getting resize options now, this more in-depth ability may take a while. 

Until then, Ill be using and loving iPhone Mirroring on the beta and eagerly 
awaiting macOS Sequoias official release later in 2024. You might also 
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https://www.techradar.com/computing/mac-os/my-favorite-macos-sequoia-feature-j
ust-got-even-better-and-im-super-hyped


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