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How to record iPhone and iPad screen video on Mac (iOS 8, OS X screencast tutorial)

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Aug 26, 2015, 8:02 AM

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How to record iPhone and iPad screen video on Mac (iOS 8, OS X screencast tutorial)

So you are one of the lucky souls that are fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem, owning an iPhone and a Mac, and enjoying all the synergies that come with it. But how do you get the damn iPhone screen recorded on video?

As easy as apple pie

Your fellow Windows users would have to buy third-party apps and do some fairly elaborate tricks to make this happen, so aren't you - as a Mac user - supposed to have it work easier?

The answer is yes, you are, and it only takes a few simple steps to get your iPhone screen video recorded on a Mac using nothing but the free QuickTime player that comes pre-installed on Apple's OS X machines. All it takes is a Lightning cable, both the Mac/Macbook and iPhone alongside, and a few minutes of your time. Take a look at how it's done right below.

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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