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How to Mirror Your iPhone to iMac or MacBook After iOS 18 Update
Ok, so Apple, an American Tech Giant has recently rolled out the stable version of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS 15 i.e. macOS Sequoia on 16th September. If we particularly talk about the latest macOS Sequoia, then Apple has introduced a new iPhone mirroring app from which you can mirror your iPhone to your MacBook or iMac.
How to mirror iPhone to iMac or MacBook?
In this post, I am going to tell you a step-by-step guide on how you can mirror your iPhone into a MacBook or iMac. Before we further proceed to the steps, do remember that we can mirror our iPhone to iMac or MacBook using two methods i.e. Wired and Wireless. Let’s move on to both methods one by one.
Note:
Whatever method you are using Wired or Wireless, make sure to first turn on the AirPlay Receiver by going into Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity. After that, you have to select Everyone in Allow AirPlay For.
Make sure to enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your iPhone.
Wired Method
After doing this, let’s move on to the first method. So, for the Wired Method, you have to follow the steps that are listed below:
First, you have to connect your iPhone to your iMac or MacBook. After that, leave your phone aside and you have to click on the iPhone Mirroring option presented in the Dock as shown in the image below.
Then, you have to click on Continue.
After that, you have to enter the passcode on your iPhone.
Then, you have to click on Allow, to allow Notifications from iPhone. So, that they can be shown on your iMac or MacBook.
Then, click on Get Started.
If you see a screen as like this which is shown below, then you have to enter your iMac or MacBook Lock Screen password.
Then, you will see this Connecting to (your iPhone Model).
That’s it.
After doing this, you can use your iPhone from your MacBook or iMac. Also, your notifications can be shown on your iMac or MacBook and you can directly reply to messages from your iMac or MacBook without touching your iPhone.
Wireless Method
Now, let’s move on to the second method, which is Wireless. In this method, you don’t need any wire. So, for this method, every step is the same as the wired one. But in this wire is not required. So, you just have to make sure that your iPhone and your MacBook/ iMac must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Note: You just have to connect your iPhone and your iMac/ MacBook to the same Wi-Fi network. No matter whether Mobile Data is turned on/off. It will work with or without Mobile Data.
How to remove your iPhone and mirror another iPhone?
As you now know how you can mirror your iPhone to an iMac or MacBook, let’s discuss how you can remove your iPhone and mirror a different iPhone to your MacBook or iMac. So, you can do that from your iPhone or the MacBook/ iMac. First, I am going to tell you how you can remove it from your iPhone. So, to remove it from your iPhone, you have to follow the steps that are listed below:
First, open Settings on your iPhone
Then, you have to click on General > AirPlay & Continuity > iPhone Mirroring.
Then, you have to swipe left your Mac name as in my case it’s Kiddle’s iMac and click on Delete.
Or you can click on Edit.
Then, you have to click on the red and white coloured icon present before the name as shown in the image.
Later on, you have to click on Delete.
How to remove your iPhone Mirroring from your iMac or MacBook?
Suppose, you want to remove your iPhone from iPhone Mirroring from your iMac or MacBook using iMac or MacBook and want to connect another iPhone. So, in that case, you have to follow the steps that are listed below:
First, you have to click the iPhone Mirroring as shown in the image.
After that, you have to click on Settings.
Then, you have to click on Reset iPhone Access.. which is present in the bottom left side.
At last, click on Reset.
That’s it.
What are your thoughts about this iPhone mirroring feature? Do you think it is useful for you? Do let us know in the comments. Also, tell us whether you find this post useful or not.
The “Circle to Search” feature is not officially available on Nothing Phones yet, even with the Nothing OS 3.0 Beta based on Android 15. However, there’s a workaround using an app called MiCTS that enables this functionality on Nothing Phones.
What is Circle to Search?
“Circle to Search” is a Google feature that lets you search for information on your screen using gestures like circling, highlighting, or tapping. It’s useful for:
- Researching topics like restaurants or movies.
- Identifying objects, animals, or landmarks in videos.
- Learning about new things instantly from images or text.
How to Enable Circle to Search on Nothing Phones
You can use the MiCTS app to enable the Circle to Search feature on your Nothing Phone, whether it’s Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2), Phone (2a), Phone (2a) Plus, or CMF Phone 1. Here’s how:
Step 1: Install the MiCTS App
- Download and install the MiCTS app on your Nothing Phone.
- The installation process is straightforward and works on Nothing OS 3.0 or earlier.
Step 2: Set Up Gesture for Easy Access
Since the app doesn’t work directly with screen gestures by default, you need to assign it to a shortcut:
- Go to Settings on your Nothing Phone.
- Navigate to Special Features → Gestures.
- Select Double Press Power Button and assign it to MiCTS.
Now, whenever you double-press the power button, the Circle to Search feature will be activated.
How the Official Circle to Search Works
Once officially rolled out with Android 15, Circle to Search can be activated on supported Android phones by:
- Long pressing the Home button (for 3-button navigation).
- Long pressing the navigation handle (for gesture navigation).
- Circling, highlighting, or tapping on the screen to search for relevant information.
Search results appear at the bottom of the screen, making it easy to learn more about:
- Videos, images, or texts.
- Landmarks, movies, or dog breeds.
- Homework topics and more.
For now, the MiCTS app is a great solution for Nothing Phone users who want to try this innovative feature.
Ok, so I have noticed that whenever you search for any product on shopping apps like Amazon or Flipkart, you will see the ad, or we can say the product, advertisement on Facebook as well as Instagram. This is because Meta (Facebook and Instagram), collects your information and the option is turned on by default.
How to Turn Off Activity on Facebook or Instagram?
So, to turn this off, you have to follow the steps that are listed below:
First, you have to open the Facebook/ Instagram app whichever you are using.
Note- If you are using both, then it’s up to you which you want to open.
Firstly, I am going to tell you the process in the Facebook app.
After opening the Facebook app, you have to tap on Menu.
- Then, you have to scroll down and tap on Settings & Privacy > Settings .
- After that, you have to tap on See more in Account Centre.
Then, you have to tap on Your information and permissions > Your activity off Meta technologies > Manage Future Activity > Disconnect future activity.
After selecting Disconnect future activity, you have to click on the Continue button > Disconnect future activity.
- That’s it.
Now, let’s move on to the Instagram one. So, after opening the Instagram app,
- You have to tap on the Profile Picture.
- Then, click on the three lines icon which is present in the top right side.
After that, you have to tap on the Account Centre.
Then, you have to tap on Your information and permissions > Your activity off Meta technologies > Manage Future Activity > Disconnect future activity.
After selecting Disconnect future activity, you have to click on the Continue button > Disconnect future activity.
That’s it.
Do you already know about this? If yes, then do let us know