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across is an application that will turn your iPad into a remote control and connect to the across dongle, which connects to a PC or Mac via Bluetooth. It allows you to use your computer as a standard Bluetooth keyboard and mouse without the need to install any additional software or hardware. Across is fully compatible with the existing Bluetooth keyboard and mouse accessories, such as Apple Magic Mouse, Microsoft Surface wireless keyboard, and many more.

Apart from the normal keys that appear on a keyboard, it also supports all the media buttons, which makes it possible to control any music player on a device such as iPhone or iPad through your computer. It makes a Bluetooth-equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. This means you can now use your Smart Phone (iPhone, Android, etc.) with your Windows PC to use it as a remote control.

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    Typeeto is an application for Mac users that allows you to use your Mac Bluetooth keyboard as a Bluetooth keyboard for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. This Mac Bluetooth keyboard application enables you to type, edit and send SMSs on your Mac using your iPhone and/or your Apple Watch. This application lets you manage your smartphone more efficiently and effectively while working on your laptop.

    The working principle is quite simple, just choose the device you want to type, pair on Mac, and confirm the device that you want to connect. Typeeto has been known for its sleek and transparent interface and cool animation display, thus creating an interactive experience. The application extraordinarily improves your typing experience, and you can type long texts in a more convenient manner. Some other features are sound effects, hotkey support, automatic device type detection, native support, dark & light themes, and more to add.

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    Type2Phone is a Bluetooth keyboard application that allows you to use your iPhone as a wireless keyboard for your Mac. With this, you will be able to use one keyboard on multiple devices, and you can switch devices without any delay. The application lets you paste or copy the passwords, text, addresses from your Mac device to your mobile devices. Ivry is designed for those situations when you don’t have access to your Mac. You can use it to respond to text messages, emails, or just to have a faster way to type on your iPhone or iPad. The rich features are controlling your apple TV, connecting automatically, copying and pasting text, support for Mac, command-tab, reply to emails, Mac OS X dictation support, voice-over support for iOS, and more to add.

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    KeyWiFreemium

    KeyWi is the most advanced Mac Bluetooth keyboard application. With its intelligent and seamless integration into OS X, KeyWi allows you to navigate and use your Mac with your iPhone’s keyboard. This means you can use send contacts, messages, emails, tweets, and anything you can do on iOS from your computer. It allows you to interact with a computer via your iPhone or iPad and gain access to a computer-like experience.

    You can type on your Mac computer with the keyboard’s familiar layout, symbols and commands even if your Mac isn’t physically connected to your iOS device. With it, you can type any character in various languages, send emoji, delete keywords, select texts to delete, move the cursor, and more to add. If you are using this application, make sure that your device and computer are on the same network.

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