Not really Any “device” in most science fiction. Characters constantly move windows from one screen to another without thinking about it. Technology doesn't work that way in real life — but it's getting closer.
Recent operating systems from Apple make it possible to control your iPad using the mouse and keyboard on your Mac. It unites two of these types of devices and makes it feel as vague as the future.
This new feature, called Universal Control, is currently in beta. It's not exactly a level of science-fiction integration, but it feels close. This allows you to drag files from your Mac to your iPad's applications or copy text to one device and paste it into another.
Once you enable the feature, it's automatic, meaning you'll be able to control it if your iPad is close to your Mac. Here's how to get started.
How to enable universal control
This is a new, technically beta feature, and will not work with older Macs or iPads. Check out the list of compatible devices, though any device made in the last four or more years should work. If you haven't yet, you'll need to install macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 or later and sign in to iCloud on both devices.
Beyond that, let's turn on this feature. First, on your iPad, open Settings. Tap GeneralThen Airplay and handoff.
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From here, activate Cursor and keyboard Placement.
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