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aieeee said:

Why do articles like this keep pretending “the ability to place calls from their Macs using their nearby iPhones” is a new feature? We all had it for probably a decade now. You only had to do it through the FaceTime app, invoked from there or in Contacts. The same way we've been answering or placing mobile calls on iPads through a nearby iPhone.

To make a phone call via your Mac using your iPhone's cellular connection, follow these steps:

1. Ensure Prerequisites:
   • Your Mac and iPhone must be signed in to the same Apple ID for iCloud and FaceTime.

   • Both devices should have Wi-Fi enabled and be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

   • Your iPhone must be nearby.

2. Enable Calls on Other Devices on iPhone:

   • On your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices.

   • Turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.

   • Enable the switch for your Mac.

3. Enable Calls from iPhone on Mac:

   • Open the FaceTime app on your Mac.

   • From the menu bar, select FaceTime > Preferences (or Settings).

   • Check the box for Calls from iPhone.

4. Make a Call:

   • You can make calls directly from the FaceTime app by entering a phone number and clicking the audio call button.

   • Alternatively, click on phone numbers in apps like Contacts, Calendar, or Safari to initiate a call.

   • You can also use Spotlight search: press Command + Space, type the phone number or contact name, hover over the number, and click the phone icon to call.

5. Receive Calls:

   • When your iPhone receives a call, a notification will appear on your Mac. You can answer, send to voicemail, or respond with a message from there.

This setup allows you to make and receive calls on your Mac using your iPhone's cellular service without needing to pick up your phone, and you can use your Mac's audio devices for the call

commentzilla said:

How about plain text copy-paste? I never need all that bullshit formatting when copying text, except for hyperlinks.