Speculation is rife that the upcoming iPadOS 19 will bring new features that enhance its functionality to mirror that of a laptop. This is exciting news for all, particularly frequent travelers looking to travel light without compromising productivity. But what about the iPhone? Could it also undergo a transformation to operate like a Mac simply by connecting a keyboard and mouse? Perhaps!
In 2017, Samsung unveiled DeX (“Desktop eXperience”) for its high-end smartphones. Initially, DeX necessitated a specific docking station. In 2018, the DeX PAD was introduced, featuring a USB-C port, HDMI port, and two USB ports, enabling the phone to connect to a display while retaining phone functionality. By 2019, DeX eliminated the need for proprietary docking accessories, only requiring the original charger cable or any USB-C cable with data transfer. And now, in 2020, DeX can wirelessly project the desktop experience.
Could iOS 19 bring similar capabilities to the iPhone? Only time will reveal. Rumors suggest that iOS 19 might introduce Stage Manager-like external display support for USB-C iPhones, a promising development. Apple could potentially go beyond that or further enhance it in subsequent updates.
Picture connecting your iPhone to a display via a USB-C cable and concurrently pairing it with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Could this potentially eliminate the need for laptops altogether? Probably not entirely, but it would undoubtedly elevate the iPhone’s utility as a work and travel companion. Furthermore, envision combining your iPhone with Apple smart glasses or the Vision Pro, eliminating the necessity for an external monitor.
While iPhone Mirroring allows you to use your iPhone on your Mac for specific applications, it falls short of providing a complete desktop experience and restricts iPhone usage while active. Apple recognizes the need to innovate continually to remain relevant in the long term. Despite concerns from an Apple executive regarding the future need for iPhones, the company surely has plans in place. Could this feature be a pivotal element shaping the next generation of Apple devices? It may seem far-fetched now, but so did AI not too long ago.
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