bloggerblog said:

How is the Phone different from the current implementation? I already can make and pickup calls from MacOS 

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Xed said:

libertyandfree said:

Number 5 is odd since I seem to have always been able to use my M1Pro MacBook Pro to answer my phone.   

appleinsideruser said:

Why are people in denial about this feature and dislike it when I point out it's an existing feature!?

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

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/how-to-make-a-phone-call-via-y-4wEobLI2TW6qIodcr0aw.g
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102405 — Make and receive phone calls on Mac or iPad

It's a dedicated app now and it's long overdue. I get that when the feature came out over a decade ago it was easy enough to connect to the FaceTime app when on the same local network, but it really should've been changed to its own Phone app a long time ago. 

The only downside I've encountered with this change is taht I can no longer take or make a call on my Mac and then switch to my iPhone mid-call. I hope this changes.