Apple's iPhone Handoff Feature Will Cost You $5 A Month On T
Key Points:
- Apple is introducing a new iPhone Handoff feature with iOS 27 that allows users to share the same eSIM number across two devices, initially available to T-Mobile customers in the US and Deutsche Telekom users in Germany.
- T-Mobile announced an additional $5 monthly fee for subscribers who want to access the iPhone Handoff feature, despite the convenience it offers.
- The feature does not allow simultaneous use of the same number on both phones; users can switch the active device at any time, with calls, voicemail, messages, Find My, iCloud data, and third-party apps syncing automatically.
- Setup involves navigating to Cellular settings on the new iPhone, selecting the transfer option, and following on-screen prompts to switch the number between devices, confirmed by a "Switched to this iPhone" message.