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  • SharePlay is finally available on macOS 12.1 - but Universal Cont

    From TechnologyDaily@1337:1/100 to All on Mon Dec 13 21:15:04 2021
    SharePlay is finally available on macOS 12.1 - but Universal Control may be delayed

    Date:
    Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:59:48 +0000

    Description:
    Apples launch of its latest OS upgrade may be loaded with plenty of new digital goodies but one feature was delayed until 2022.

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    Apple has launched its latest OS update, macOS Monterey 12.1 which brings a host of brand new features and upgrades. However, one major and anticipated feature has been delayed until 2022.

    Apple users will now have access to SharePlay starting today, which allows
    you to share TV shows, movies, music, and other media through your Mac or
    iPad screens on FaceTime calls. And this is interchangeable, meaning iPad users can share with Mac users and vice versa on the same call.

    Other new additions to the 12.1 update include Apple Music Voice Plan, new safety features for children and parents in Messages, redesigned Memories in Photos, and more.

    But Apple users may have to wait until next spring for the Universal Control feature, as spotted by 9to5Mac , which was originally promised for a fall release. On top of that, theres no current way to test out the feature,
    unless you use a workaround to test Mac to Mac support. Analysis: What is Universal Control?

    Universal Control allows Mac and iPad users to control both their devices
    with either a single keyboard and mouse or trackpad. According to the
    official description, you can move your cursor from a Mac to an iPad, type on one and see words appear on the other, or even drag and drop images from one device to another.

    Its a truly ambitious feature that seeks to completely unify the experience between devices. But unfortunately, it seems that Apple bit off more than
    they could chew as seen from such a long delay.

    The following devices have been stated to support Universal Control when it does release:



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    Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/shareplay-is-finally-available-on-macos-121-but -universal-control-is-delayed/


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