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Apps to Bridge The Gap Between iOS and macOS 1. I have gathered a couple of third-party apps that let you bridge the gap between an iPhone and a MacBook. But most users just use a combination of an iPhone and a MacBook. Its either an expensive subscription model or another Apple Device itself, to enjoy the Apple ecosystem completely. So you end up paying for services then and that too a subscription model. Wait! did I just mention iCloud? But that’s limited to 5GB in space. But what if there’s no Apple Watch? Would the iPhone suffice? You click endless pictures on your iPhone and can view them on your iPad immediately via iCloud sharing. You then sit at your desk and lift up your Mac’s lid, and it unlocks via Apple Watch. You pick your iPhone in the morning and your Apple Watch unlocks itself. , which is meant for Mac, but most of them work on iOS as well.If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, you’re probably already enjoying the seamless sync between the devices.

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For a full list of keyboard shortcuts, check out And of course, the above shortcuts listed are just a small handful of what you can do.

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Starts a new email in Mail app, a new note in Notes, or a new event in the Calendar appĭepending on which Bluetooth keyboard you have, there also might be keys dedicated to specific iOS functions, like a home button, Spotlight Search button, and more. Here are a handful of shortcuts that you can use:

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(If you’re using a keyboard designed for Windows PCs, the Windows key will act as the Command key.) App developers can also add support for their own app-specific keyboard shortcuts, so your favorite app may have its own shortcuts aside from the default ones. IOS includes a variety of keyboard shortcuts that you can use with your Bluetooth keyboard as well, including As soon as you power off your Bluetooth keyboard and tap in another text field, the on-screen keyboard will come right back. While you type, the on-screen keyboard won’t appear as long the Bluetooth keyboard is paired, so this gives you more screen real estate while working. Since there’s no mouse support, you’ll still have to mostly navigate the interface with your finger like you normally would. When you open up a document or note on your iOS device, just tap on a text field with your finger to put the cursor there and start typing. The on-screen keyboard takes up almost half the screen, but with a Bluetooth keyboard, this will be completely hidden. So the next time you want to use your keyboard, just power it on-you won’t have to go through the pairing process again. Both your keyboard and your iPad or iPhone will remember that they’re paired. That’s all there is to it! Your Bluetooth keyboard will now be connected to your iPad or iPhone and you can begin to type away without having to use the on-screen virtual keyboard. Next, enter in the sequence of numbers followed by the “Enter” key on your keyboard. Once your keyboard is in pairing mode, it will appear in the list of connectable Bluetooth devices on your iPad or iPhone under “Other Devices”. (Some keyboards may require you to press the Fn key if the Bluetooth symbol is on a regular key.) There’s often a dedicated button on the keyboard for this-usually it’s the Next, turn on your Bluetooth keyboard and make it discoverable. Start by opening the Settings app on your iPad or iPhone and select “Bluetooth”.

The pairing process is the same as it is for

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If you want to use your MacBook’s keyboard, you can download software, likeįor $10, but for this guide we’ll be focusing on using a standard Bluetooth keyboard. Get some keyboard cases for a decent price, like If you don’t have an iPad Pro, or you just want something a little cheaper, you , but it’s probably the closest you’ll get to native keyboard support if you have an iPad Pro. However, they’re usually way more expensive than just regular Bluetooth keyboards. Of course, you can also buy Bluetooth keyboards that are designed specifically for iPads, often as part of “cases” that attempt to turn the iPad into a sort of ersatz laptop. ($30) is similar as well, but it also has easy-switch buttons that let you switch on the fly between devices that are all paired to the keyboard. ($18), which works with any computer and mobile device, but also has keys that are designed to work for iOS devices. Personally, I’m a big fan of Anker’s various compact keyboards, including Pretty much any Bluetooth keyboard will work. Fortunately, you don’t need a whole lot to make this happen-just a Bluetooth keyboard.