GoKawiilApple's iOS 27 to let two iPhones share one phone number via Handoff
Apple has revealed more details about iPhone Handoff, a feature coming with iOS 27 that lets a user pair two iPhones so both can use the same phone number, with one device set as primary and the other as a companion. A demo showing setup through Xcode 27's Device Hub surfaced after the feature was first teased at WWDC in June without specifics.
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The timing lines up with Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, letting owners leave a costly, bulky foldable at home while carrying a smaller backup phone without losing calls or texts. However, the feature depends on carrier cooperation, and code references so far only mention T-Mobile US and Telekom.de, meaning broader availability remains uncertain.
- iOS 27 will include iPhone Handoff, enabling two devices to share one number.
- Setup is shown via Xcode 27's Device Hub, designating a main phone and a companion device.
- Carrier support is required, with only T-Mobile US and Telekom.de referenced so far.
Apple iPhone 16e — If iPhone Handoff has you thinking about a lightweight second device to pair with your main phone, the iPhone 16e is a natural companion. It runs the latest iOS, so it's ready for features that share a number between two iPhones, and it's small enough to grab when you don't want to carry your big flagship.
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