With macOS 27 Golden Gate and iOS 27, iPhone Mirroring gains three improvements on Mac: a resizable window for compatible apps, access to Control Center, and support for DRM-protected videos. These changes address practical limitations of the feature, although resizing is not yet available for every app.
A window whose size can be adjusted
Until now, the iPhone Mirroring window was limited to three preset sizes: smaller, actual size, and larger. The new versions of macOS and iOS let you adjust its size when the displayed app is compatible. This makes it easier to fit the iPhone alongside other open windows on the Mac.
The change has an important limitation at launch. As Marcus Mendes reported, it currently works with Apple’s iPhone apps compatible with iOS 27. Third-party apps may be added as their developers release suitable updates, but no specific timetable is given for each one.
The change therefore applies to the mirroring window, without guaranteeing that every app installed on the iPhone can already be displayed at an adjustable size. This distinction matters if you want to use the feature with a particular app: its compatibility will depend on an update.
Control Center becomes accessible from the Mac
iPhone Mirroring now lets you open Control Center without leaving the Mac. Two methods are provided: the Command + 4 shortcut and the app’s View menu in the menu bar. Previously, Control Center was not accessible in the mirroring window.
This is a useful addition for viewing or changing the controls offered by the iPhone while staying in the Mac interface. It complements the ability to navigate the device’s apps remotely, rather than having to pick up the iPhone to open that panel.
The third improvement concerns videos protected by DRM. Before these updates, playing them in iPhone Mirroring resulted in a black screen. The feature now supports this type of video, making it possible to watch it in the window displayed on the Mac.
The available information does not detail compatibility for every video app or service. It primarily establishes that the previously described general limitation on protected content has been removed. Alongside these three functional changes, the iPhone Mirroring app also receives a new icon.
FAQ
Which versions bring these new features?
The changes described apply to iPhone Mirroring with macOS 27 Golden Gate and iOS 27.
Can the window be resized with every app?
Not yet. The compatibility currently reported applies to Apple apps adapted for iOS 27. It should expand with updates from third-party developers.
How do I open Control Center?
From the Mac, use Command + 4 or the app’s View menu in the menu bar.
Are all protected-video services supported?
DRM video support is reported for iPhone Mirroring, but the available information does not specify how each service will behave.
Final considerations
macOS 27 and iOS 27 make iPhone Mirroring more flexible without changing its basic purpose: the window can be adjusted with compatible apps, Control Center becomes accessible, and protected videos are no longer limited to a black screen. For resizing, the benefit will grow mainly as compatible third-party apps arrive.
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