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Coverage· Apple· Published Sep 7, 2026

iPhone Handoff is expected with iOS 27 to share one number across two iPhones

Apple’s iPhone Handoff is expected to arrive with iOS 27 later this month, letting two paired iPhones share one number and switch between them. The feature requires carrier support, with code references to T-Mobile US and Telekom.de.

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Signal Summary

iPhone Handoff pairs two iPhones as a main device and a companion device, with setup shown in Xcode 27’s Device Hub. Apple briefly mentioned the feature during the June WWDC keynote but gave no details then. Support beyond T-Mobile US and Telekom.de remains unknown.

Why It Matters

If supported by a carrier, the feature could make using two iPhones feel like using one mobile service without changing numbers. Carrier support is still required, however, so availability will depend on how widely individual carriers deploy it.

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  • The VergeDocumentOriginal

    iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones

    Terrence O’Brien

    “When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there's a demo clip showing how to set up [...]”
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