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Use touch to interact with Mac app windows while using Sidecar on an iPad running iPadOS 27 and Mac running macOS 27 Golden Gate.
If you own a Mac and an iPad but don’t know what Sidecar is, let me quickly get you up to speed.
Sidecar is a built-in Apple Continuity feature that lets you use your iPad as an additional companion display for your Mac. You don’t need to buy third-party software, cable, or adapter. It works both wirelessly and via a standard USB cable (the same one you use to charge your iPad).
You can mirror your Mac’s display on your iPad, and both screens will show the same content. Or you can use your iPad as an extended display to show another app, effectively having two screens with different content. On top of that, in some apps like Photos, Sidecar also offers more fine-grained editing options with an Apple Pencil. We have explained all of this with several screenshots in our dedicated tutorial: How to use iPad as Mac’s secondary display or mirror display
Up until iPadOS and macOS 27, you could only control the Mac app window on iPad’s display using Apple Pencil or Mac’s own trackpad or mouse, thanks to yet another built-in Continuity feature called Universal Control.
iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 simplify things and now allow you to just use your finger on the iPad’s display to interact with the Mac’s screen there.
What makes this amazing is that you no longer have to drag Mac’s pointer to the edge of the display onto the iPad to make quick changes. You can simply use your left or right hand to scroll the window, play, pause, or do most other actions – right on the iPad. It’s not as perfect as what a touchscreen-first macOS-optimized experience would have been, but it’s decent.
Touch the iPad screen to control the Mac app during Sidecar
We already have a tutorial on using Sidecar, so we’ll keep things brief here.
1) Update your Mac to macOS 27 Golden Gate and iPad to iPadOS 27 (currently both are in beta).
2) Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both your Mac and iPad and keep them near, like on the same desk.
3) Now, go to Mac’s System Settings > Display.
4) Click the plus button and select your iPad under the ‘Mirror or extend to‘ heading.
You can then click the iPad icon at the top and use it as an extended display, a mirror display for your Mac, or the main display.
If you’re using the iPad as an extended display, place the Mac pointer on the green traffic light button for an app and move it to your iPad.
5) Once you have an app on the iPad display, just use one finger to scroll, swipe, and tap.
Note that not all touch gestures you’re familiar with on iPad may work during Sidecar. For example, on an iPad, touching and holding the video player in YouTube plays the video at 2x. However, if your muscle memory does the same during Sidecar, it will just show the usual black YouTube player menu (see the screenshot below). Additionally, I found that I cannot drag the video progress bar when watching YouTube in Sidecar.
What do you think of touch support in Apple Sidecar?
Also, check out:
- 3 iPhone Mirroring improvements I love in iOS 27
- How to undo or redo Home Screen changes in iPadOS 27
Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2026/07/03/touch-controls-sidecar/
Apple is doubling down on its smartphone dominance with an ambitious roadmap that includes five new iPhone models over the coming months, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia. The strategy aims to boost market share even as a global memory shortage pushes component prices higher, potentially increasing costs for consumers.
The plans signal Apple’s confidence in its product pipeline amid intensifying competition from Android manufacturers. By expanding its portfolio with both incremental upgrades and innovative new form factors, the company hopes to appeal to a broader range of buyers.
• Apple is significantly increasing its bet on foldable devices. The company now targets production of approximately 10 million foldable iPhones this year, up from an earlier forecast of 7–8 million. This suggests growing optimism around the foldable category, which has already seen strong adoption from competitors like Samsung.
• For the second half of 2026, Apple plans to ship a total of 80 million units of the new iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models. These premium devices are expected to remain key revenue drivers, featuring the latest advancements in performance, camera technology, and display quality.
• Suppliers have already been notified to reserve components for the upcoming iPhone 18 premium lineup, indicating that development is well underway and production timelines are firming up.
• Early next year, Apple intends to launch at least two new models: a standard iPhone 18 and an all-new iPhone Air. The iPhone Air is anticipated to offer a thinner, lighter design that could bridge the gap between standard and Pro models, potentially attracting users seeking premium features without the highest price tag.
The expanded lineup comes with a notable challenge: a memory shortage that is driving up prices for key components like DRAM and NAND flash. This could translate to higher retail prices for the new iPhones, testing consumer appetite at a time when economic pressures are making buyers more price-sensitive.
Despite these supply chain constraints, Apple’s decision to push forward with higher production volumes reflects its long-term commitment to innovation and market leadership. The company has a history of navigating component shortages through strong supplier relationships and strategic planning.
If the reports hold true, 2026 and 2027 could be banner years for both iPhone users and for Apple itself. The introduction of a foldable iPhone would diversify Apple’s offerings beyond the traditional slab-phone design that’s defined the lineup for years. This could help Apple counter slowing growth in mature markets and expand in emerging regions.
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Source link: https://macdailynews.com/2026/07/02/apple-plans-five-new-iphone-models-aims-to-take-market-share/
