Target Display mode coming back? (Official Article change)

[loeme852]

Hi people!

I was just google'ing for a way to turn the new 24" iMac (and future Apple Silicon ones) to an external display for a MacBook or PC. While doing so I came across this article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

If i remember correctly, this post had red text at the top that said something like "This article isnt updated anymore" or that it was archived. To make sure i went to the way back machine an verified that this was the case: Check it HERE or in the picture below

That text is gone and apparently was 'Published Date: May 22, 2021'

Not sure if anyone noticed this or not, but Im gonna use this to start my own rumor:
Target Display mode or something similar to this will come back!
(Or has it already with AirPLay screen mirroring to Macs?)

What do you think?

 

[Fishrrman]

I doubt it's "coming back"...

 

[Herbit]

Universal Control is clearly their intended solution. The best you can do right now is using Luna Display.

Luna Display Gains PC-to-Mac Mode, 5K Support and More

The Luna Display dongle that's meant to turn an iPad or Mac into a secondary display for a primary machine today received a major 5.1 software update, introducing new features. With the new PC-to-Mac Mode, Luna Display owners can turn a Mac into a secondary display for a PC. PC-to-Mac mode...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[unentschieden]

well, in fact you were right, with monterey, it actually came back, even though it's not official. If you press CMD+F2 you can now enter TGM again.

 

[Rnd-chars]

I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes back at some point in the future, though probably not until Apple releases a large iMac. After all, the Studio Display ships with iOS 15.4 so it effectively offers a Target Display Mode (TDM) for anything connected to it.

From an Apple perspective, bringing back Target Display Mode is a win since:
1. it’s a better value proposition for iMac customers (e.g., continue to use it as a monitor even when the computer inside no longer delights you)
2. it increases the environmental impact associated with e-waste

 

[McScooby]

U can now airplay to a MacBook Pro screen, so I'm assuming it's the same on iMacs, no need for target display