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iOS 27's iPhone Handoff Feature Expanding to More Carriers This Year

iPhone Handoff FeatureApple last week announced that Verizon and EE will support iOS 27's new iPhone Handoff feature later this year. The feature allows you to switch between any two iPhones running iOS 27 while using the same phone number on each device.

iPhone Handoff is initially supported by T-Mobile (which is charging $5/month for it) and Deutsche Telekom. To learn more about the feature, read our previous coverage and Apple's support document.

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Mr. Heckles Avatar
47 minutes ago at 09:59 am

I hope Verizon doesn't charge $5/mo for it (they probably will). It's a cool feature, but shouldn't cost that much extra in my opinion.
The carriers probably see this as free money.
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tothemoonsands Avatar
48 minutes ago at 09:58 am
I hope Verizon doesn't charge $5/mo for it (they probably will). It's a cool feature, but shouldn't cost that much extra in my opinion.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
30 minutes ago at 10:15 am

I hope Verizon doesn't charge $5/mo for it (they probably will). It's a cool feature, but shouldn't cost that much extra in my opinion.
They raised the price of having a cellular Apple Watch a couple years ago, its all a money grab.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
DocMultimedia Avatar
37 minutes ago at 10:08 am

I’ll be shocked if it doesn’t expand to AT&T as well.
I'm hoping. Then I'll end up buying a duo to go with my pro. Look hip with the duo at the bar, but use the pro for photos when out traveling.
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