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Switching between Android and iPhone is about to become easier
The feature is currently under development

Switching between Android and iPhone is about to become easier

Dec 09, 2025
10:06 am

What's the story

Apple and Google have teamed up to simplify the process of switching data between Android and iOS devices. The collaboration is aimed at making the transfer process smoother during device setup. The first signs of this joint effort are already visible in the latest Android Canary build, which is now available for all Pixel devices.

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Enhanced functionality and data type support

The new features introduced by Apple and Google in the Android Canary build, are designed to offer more functionality and support for a wider range of data types during transfers. However, it's important to note that both Android Canary and iOS developer betas are not meant for general use as they may have other performance issues. The improvements will eventually be included in the Android and iOS beta before their official launch.

Availability

Future release and current alternatives

The exact timeline for the final release of this enhanced switching feature remains unclear, as Android support will be rolled out on a device-by-device basis. Until then, users can rely on Apple's Move to iOS app on Android and Google's Android Switch app on iOS as temporary solutions for transferring data between their devices.