Apple and Google have reportedly collaborated to build a new feature that will simplify switching between Android and iPhone devices. The work is now visible in a test version of Android. Apple plans to add the corresponding support in an upcoming iOS release.
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What does the New Feature mean?
People who move from Android to iPhone or iPhone to Android rely on apps such as “Move to iOS” or “Android Switch”. The new collaboration aims to replace that. Now, the data transfer will become part of the initial phone setup process for both Android and iOS.
The aforesaid update has appeared in the latest Android Canary build (version 2512, ZP11.251121.010). According to reports, this includes a “Copy data” option. The feature currently works only on certain devices and mostly from the Pixel series.
Moreover, Apple’s side is expected to support the feature in a future iOS 26 beta.
Key Features of the New Android‑iPhone Switching Feature
Some of the features include:
- Simplifies the process of moving between iPhone and Android devices.
- Reduces the risk of losing important data such as contacts, photos, messages and settings.
- Eliminates the need for separate apps like “Move to iOS” or “Android Switch” for migration.
- Makes data transfer faster, smoother and more reliable.
- Encourages more users to switch devices without worrying about losing information.
What’s Still Unclear?
Because the feature is in early test builds, it is not yet available to all. The final list of supported devices and the exact types of data that will transfer remain unknown. Google and Apple have not shared full public details. Users will need to wait until public versions arrive to know how well this works.
Apple and Google’s collaboration could soon remove one of the biggest hassles of switching smartphones. The new method may let users switch between Android and iPhone with much less fuss. For now, this remains a promising but limited beta test.
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