Apple expected to let two iPhones share one number with iOS 27
iPhone Handoff could pair a main device with a companion phone, but carrier support and broader availability remain uncertain.
Apple is expected to introduce iPhone Handoff with iOS 27 later this month, allowing users to switch between two paired iPhones while using the same phone number.
The feature was briefly mentioned at Apple’s WWDC keynote in June, without detailed explanation. A reported demonstration in Xcode 27’s Device Hub shows users pairing one iPhone as the main device and another as its companion.
The arrangement could allow users to leave a larger or more expensive iPhone at home and use a smaller or cheaper device when travelling or going out. Apple has not confirmed the launch date or final feature details in the supplied material.
iPhone Handoff is expected to require carrier support. Code references to T-Mobile US and Telekom.de have been identified, although support from other carriers is unknown.
It is also unclear whether the feature will be available in every market or on all compatible iPhones. The Verge reported the expected launch and the carrier references.
