Apple Delays Universal Control Feature for Macs Until Spring 2022

Dec. 15, 2021

During this year’s WWDC, Apple introduced the Univeral Control feature inmacOS Monterey, which will allow users to control their Macs and iPads with a single mouse or keyboard. While this cool feature was expected to make its official entry by the end of this year on macOS Monterey, it still hasn’t happened. Well, if you were waiting for the feature to arrive with macOS 12.1, it turns out that Apple has officially delayed the rollout of Universal Control to next year.

Universal Control Feature on macOS Monterey Delayed

For those who don’t know, Apple had announced that it will release the Univeral Control and SharePlay features before this year ends when it made thelatest macOS version official. Although, SharePlay has officially made it to the Macs as part of the recent macOS 12.1 update.

While macOS users might feel a bit disappointed due to the delay, it probably feels right to wait. At least Apple is taking the time to ensure the Universal Control feature isn’t buggy given that it is one ambitious feature that can help people multitask in a much, much better way.

To recall, the Universal Control feature willallow users to control a Mac or an iPad via one keyboard, mouse, or trackpadand will also let users connect multiple Macs and iPads. This functionality will help users see the output of one device on another. For instance, if something is typed on a Mac, users will be able to see those words appear on an iPad. Additionally, users will be able to drag and drop content from one Apple device to another.

In related news, the latest macOS Monterey 12.1 update brings the SharePlay andscreen facing feature in FaceTime,Apple Music’s Voice plan, redesigned Memories in Photos, and more features and fixes.

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