The key feature of the official version of macOS Sequoia, which is about to be launched in September, is the latest “iPhone Mirroring Output/iPhone Mirroring” function that was shown at WWDC and feels super cool, allowing you to directly control the iPhone in your pocket/desk. Is it really that amazing? ? As Apple’s system public beta is coming to an end, let’s also talk about our experience using the simple beta version of this system. Continue reading Is it easy to use the “iPhone mirroring output” of swiping the phone directly on Mac? (Usage experience teaching) Report content.
Is it easy to use the “iPhone Mirroring Output” of swiping the phone directly on Mac? (Usage experience teaching)
The key feature of the official version of macOS Sequoia, which is about to be launched in September, is the latest “iPhone Mirroring Output/iPhone Mirroring” function that was shown at WWDC and feels super cool, allowing you to directly control the iPhone in your pocket/desk. Is it really that amazing? ? As Apple’s system public beta is coming to an end, let’s also talk about our experience using the simple beta version of this system.
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macOS Sequoia supports MacBook Air from 2020 and later and MacBook Pro from 2018 and later, as well as iMac (2019 and later), iMac Pro (2017 and later), and Mac mini (2018 and later), Mac Studio (2022 and later), and Mac Pro (2019 and later) devices. The hardware support limitations of iPhone image output may not be available until the official version is launched.
注意⚠️測試版本有相當程度的系統無預期的錯誤風險。安裝體驗請留意可能的當機問題。建議以備用裝置安裝，以確保不影響日常使用！
After installing macOS Sequoia, it should not be difficult to find a new shortcut for “iPhone Image Output” in the Dock shortcut bar. After clicking in, you will see the relevant prompts of “iPhone on your Mac”. Executable functions include (the test version currently does not support dragging files directly into the remote control interface of the mirror output – this should be the last description):
． Quickly access the iPhone App:With iPhone Mirroring, you can access iPhone apps and content with just one click.
． View and take action on notifications:iPhone notifications appear directly on your Mac desktop.
． No need to reach for your iPhone:You can move photos, files, and more items from iPhone to Mac and vice versa.
Including unlocking the iPhone to confirm and other steps, the setting method is actually very simple. You can choose whether to ask the user for a password or biometric unlock every time you start iPhone mirroring, or you can choose automatic authentication.
After completing the settings, you will see the familiar iPhone desktop appear on the Mac screen – when using iPhone mirroring output, the phone screen will be displayed as in use and cannot be turned on at the same time.
Basically, this interface is just like using an iPhone with a trackpad and keyboard, and I personally think the response is pretty good.
Since the multitasking interface and the gesture of swiping back to the desktop from the system bar are difficult to execute on a computer, shortcut buttons are provided in the upper right corner of the interface – you can also use CMD plus the numbers 1 to 3 to control different functions respectively (3 is Spotlight, but it can actually be launched by pulling down on the iPhone desktop).
My personal favorite of the iPhone mirroring output is that it can integrate all iPhone notifications to the Mac – after clicking, it will launch the remote control interface of the iPhone mirroring output; shortcut functions on the iPhone, such as deletion or read functions for emails, can be used through the extension function in the lower right corner of the notification (this is awesome).
General apps can be enabled, and even small games that don’t require delay can be used. The sound playback of the iPhone will also be transferred to the Mac system for playback.
There are still some restrictions. After trying it out, at least the camera-related apps don’t work – I can’t steal the business from Final Cut Pro for iPad (but I can still preview the shot through AirPlay…).
If you have multiple iOS devices, you can switch between “Desktop and Dock” in the system settings.
Finally, if you feel that the mobile phone screen is not big enough (or too big? Are there such people?), you can adjust the screen size through CMD + / –. The current attempt is to switch between large/normal/small. Below we also use the same desktop screenshot range to give you a feel for the size difference:
This is the normal size when opened.
This is the first stage of size reduction – seriously, no one would use it, right? It’s really not easy to read.
This also means that if you have a small iPhone, the iPhone mirror output can be more friendly to the large-screen viewing experience – and the following is a comparison of the enlarged picture of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the enlarged iPhone mirror output. It can be said that the whole thing has become an Ultra-level size (laughs).
Conclusion
Although the tested version does not yet provide the convenient operation function of directly dragging and dropping files. However, in terms of the current integration of notifications and remote control operations, I personally think the practicality of iPhone mirroring output is quite good.
One of the benefits of this feature is that it allows Mac devices to work more closely with mobile devices. For example, some private email accounts or specific applications do not necessarily have to be logged in to the Mac to take up space and performance.
Finally, let me share my experience of using this function on a daily basis. Based on my personal experience of using the iPhone mirroring output all day long, I feel that it consumes about 15% of the battery a day. It may be that after a normal work, there may be 60% electricity, but it will become about 50%.
It must be said that this part is still in the public beta period, so there may be changes after the official version is launched. But for now, I am quite satisfied with it. I think it’s great that I don’t have to take out my phone all the time to use it – after all, most of the time you just take it out to delete a message or patrol notification. When having meetings or classes, you don’t have to worry about being judged as not paying attention – But actually I am playing a mini game like this (Oh no!)
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