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Why does this icon appear on my ipad when messages is open on my iphone? It has only just started doing so.

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 12, 2018 1:38 AM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2018 2:02 AM

That is the “Handoff” functionality. See below.

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Dec 12, 2018 2:02 AM in response to J0070

That is the “Handoff” functionality. See below.

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Dec 12, 2018 3:17 AM in response to stedman1

Thank you very much.

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Dec 12, 2018 3:52 AM in response to J0070

You’re quite welcome.

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