Google is making it easier for iPhone owners to switch to Android
Google is making it easier for iPhone owners to switch to Android smartphones. The company has rebranded its data transfer tool, which allows iOS users to move their information and accounts, as Android Switch. Meanwhile, Google has also confirmed that a handy delayed data transfer feature introduced on the Pixel 9 series will make its way to other Android phones in 2025. The company also says that data transfer from iOS to Android when using a cable will now be significant. faster.
Google changes data transfer tool to ‘Android Switch’
As part of its efforts to streamline the process of switching from iOS to Android, Google says its Data Restore Tool is now called “Android Switch.” The listing for the app on the App Store And Google Play store has already been updated with the new name, a refreshed icon, and the description refers to it as “Google’s official transfer app.”
The redesigned Android Switch app can transfer a user’s chats, calendars, contacts, Wi-Fi networks, Google account, and other data from an iPhone to a new Android device. It also shows users how to disable iMessage when switching from iOS – an essential step that must be completed before anyone can start receiving text messages (or RCS messages, in supported regions) from other users.
According to Google Frequently asked questions pageusers can transfer contacts, calendar events, and photos and videos to the device via cable or the cloud. However, if they want to transfer messages, apps, music on the device and notes, they have to transfer their data via a cable.
Google also says that users who use a cable to transfer data from their iPhone to a new Android phone using the Android Switch app will benefit from a 40 percent increase in transfer speed, which appears to be a significant performance boost. compared to the past year. The company did not share any details on how it could improve transfer speeds when using a cable.
When the Pixel 9 series launched, Google also introduced the ability to quickly complete an initial setup process, allowing users to access their smartphone faster and then start the data transfer process at a later stage. While this feature is currently limited to the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google says it will be available on more Android phones in 2025.
