The dynamics of the Apple ecosystem and its integration in all its products is as versatile as it is fun
Apple has hermetically sealed its ecosystem in such a way that its users know that it is very worthwhile to have several of the company’s devices. If you have an iPhone, an iPad and a Mac you will know what we are talking about and you will surely have heard about the famous integration of Apple products into its ecosystem.
It is like an inaccessible, inscrutable habitat. Nothing goes in, nothing comes out. This considerably improves the privacy and security levels of operating systems. But beyond that, the Apple ecosystem offers a level of synchronization between its entire amalgamation of products that is almost symbiotic.
I have an iPhone, an iPad, a Mac, some AirPods and an Apple TV, and in this article I am going to tell you 5 fun ways to make the most of the Apple ecosystem. And yes, in addition to being useful they are also fun. If mathematics is fun, why shouldn’t technology be?
Photo Sync
The Photos app on the iPhone would cease to exist in the EU at the decision of users
One of the biggest benefits of having an iCloud account and multiple Apple devices is that you can Sync data from virtually anything you want: emails, messages, passwords, notes, websites, credit cards, reminders… and photos too!
This means that when you take a photo and save it to your iPhone photo albums… it will magically appear in the Photos app on your Mac. To do this, you must have Photos in Settings > Apple ID > iCloud. Make sure you have enough storage!
AirPlay
iPad Pro using AirPlay
Another way I personally take full advantage of the power of ecosystem syncretism is with AirPlay. This function present on all Apple devices allows you to mirror the screen from one device to another.
I usually use AirPlay to transfer content from the iPhone to the television with Apple TV. It is ideal for showing content to your partner or a family member who is on the couch, playing music, sharing images… But you can also AirPlay from an iPhone to a Mac, for example.
AirDrop
AirDrop at Apple, a crucial feature for file sharing
AirDrop is another one of those features exclusive to the Apple ecosystem that makes everything make sense. Make everything more comfortable, more efficient, faster. It is one of the best functions for sharing content between iPhone, iPad, Mac and other devices since it does not require internet connection and the transfer is very fast. It is similar to transferring photos via Bluetooth on iPhone and iPad.
I usually use AirDrop to transfer images, documents and screenshots from iPhone and iPad to Mac, especially to work. The only bad thing is that I have to always have Bluetooth connectivity activated, but I imagine I will survive.
iPad as an external Mac display
Screen Mirroring section in Mac Control Center
Another use that I give to the Apple ecosystem – also to improve my level of productivity at work – is to use the iPad Pro as an external screen for my MacBook Pro. And the best of all is that it is as simple as pressing the “Move to iPad” button in a window or “Screen Mirroring” from the Control Center. It’s a joy.
Since my MacBook Pro is not particularly large – it has a 13-inch screen – I usually use my iPad Pro to quickly glance at content, move a window from one screen to another, search for information… It’s really useful.
Handoff
Handoff is probably one of the most useful but least known features by the average iPhone, iPad and Mac user. Well, in fact it is very possible that you have used it more than once and not even realized it.
When a website visited on a Mac appears on the Safari home screen on your iPad, when an app icon on your iPhone appears in the Mac Dock… That’s Handoff. A system to continue a task where you left off from one device to another. Did you know that it also allows you to copy something on an iPhone and paste it on an iPad?
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