Apple added Universal Control in macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4, the much-anticipated feature was revealed at WWDC 2021 but took a while to arrive. For the uninitiated, Universal Control allows you to use ...

First seen blowing heads off at WWDC 2021, Apple’s Universal Control function is finally here and leads a handful of new features on the recently released iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3. Universal Control ...

Apple introduced Universal Control at WWDC 2021, exciting Mac and iPad users with the possibilities it would bring to their daily workflows. A year later, as part of the latest macOS and iPadOS ...

macOS 12.3 Monterey has arrived, delivering Universal Control, the long-awaited feature that allows users to transition between Macs and iPads with a single set of input devices. Federico is covering ...

The idea of a joypad-free console seemed impossible 10 years ago, but rise of Wii, Kinetic and touchscreen devices now makes buttons and sticks seem old fashioned. Still, it seems a little fair ...

Using your smartphone as a controller is convenient, cost-effective, and reduces clutter by replacing multiple remotes. It offers portability, multi-device control, and customizable features like ...

Here's everything we know so far about Apple’s new productivity-boosting Universal Control feature for Mac and iPad — how it works and what systems support it. I’ve always found it frustrating that ...

In iOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3, Apple introduced Universal Control, a feature designed to allow you to control multiple Macs and iPads with a single trackpad/mouse and keyboard. This article ...

If you’re a Mac user who owns multiple Macs and/or iPads, then Universal Control, a handy utility that makes it easy to control multiple Apple devices from a single keyboard and mouse/trackpad, can ...

Commentary: This feature lets one keyboard and trackpad/mouse control Macs and iPads. When it works, it feels like a mind meld. It can and should go further. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in ...

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. Universal Control is one of the coolest software ...