Summary

You need an iPhone to use Apple’s Continuity features on a Mac.

We’ll take a look at them below.

Download:Android File Transfer(Free)

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Android phone on a MacBook

If you opt for the premium subscription, you might unlock other perks like closing and muting connection alerts.

Download:AirDroid forMac|Android(Free, subscription available)

3.

As the name suggests, the app brings a universal clipboard to Android users with Macs.

Android File Transfer app running in macOS

Remember that the free version is limited if you’d like to use the auto-sync functionality.

Download:Clipto forMac|Android(Free, in-app purchases available)

4.

Vysor

Vysor is likely the app you’ll end up using most out of all these.

AirDroid open on Mac with notifications displaying

The latency is surprisingly low, and it’s possible to play some casual games as well.

Download:Vysor forMac|Android(Free, subscription available)

5.

During setup, you gotta download a companion app called VMR Connect and install it on your Mac.

Using Clipto universal clipboard on Mac

To play an audio or video, add it to the playlist tab first.

Also, did you knowthese secret VLC features?

Unified Remote

Unified Remote lets you control your Mac with your Android phone.

Using Vysor to mirror and control an Android phone using a Mac

The app allows you to navigate your Mac and manage it from your phone.

Google Messages

Messages by Google is the company’s primary messaging app on Android.

Unlike otherSMS apps for Android, it’s possible for you to also access Google Messages via the web.

Setting up VLC Mobile Remote on Android

This means that you could use Messages on other platforms apart from Android.

The web version is identical to Android, enabling you to send and receive messages.

Download:Messages by Google forAndroid|Web(Free)

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Navigating Mac storage on Android using VLC Mobile Remote

But that doesn’t mean you have to buy an iPhone.

you’re able to use an Android phone with a Mac and still get continuity.

Playing music on Mac via Android using VLC Mobile Remote

Setting up Unified Remote Server on Android

Connecting Unified Remote to Mac on Android

Using Unified Remote to control playback and volume on a Mac

Using Google Messages on Web

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