iPhone Users Can Now Swap to Any Android 12 Phone With Google's 'Switch to Android' iOS App

[MacRumors]

Google today announced that support for its Switch to Android app on iOS is rolling out to all Android 12 smartphones, which means iPhone users can now take advantage of the app's transfer features to swap over to any device that supports Android 12.

Prior to now, the Switch to Android app for the iPhone was limited to Google's own Pixel phones, so it worked with a limited number of devices.

iPhone users who purchase an Android device can link their iPhone to the Android smartphone over WiFi or through a Lightning to USB-C cable. Data that includes apps, photos, contacts, and messages can be copied over for a more seamless transition.

Google accompanied the new support for Android 12 devices with a blog post on why iPhone users should switch over to an Android smartphone, highlighting features like the Messages app and Gboard, Google Meet, Google Play, Android privacy protections, Home screen customization, and more.

Apple has its own Move to iOS app for Android devices, which is the counterpart to Google's app. Designed for Android switchers, it allows for the transfer of messages, contacts, calendar events, photos, and more.

Article Link: iPhone Users Can Now Swap to Any Android 12 Phone With Google's 'Switch to Android' iOS App

 

[Cromulent]

Well, that is something I won't be doing. I've only recently moved from Android because I was fed up with phones only offering one or two major versions of Android. At least with iPhones, you know Apple will update iOS for five years or similar.

 

[Realityck]

Forgot it Google you can keep your Android 12 phones.

 

[RedTheReader]

Nice. Maybe now the fractured, cumbersome experience of moving won’t be there to deter me anymore.

 

[erikkfi]

The only thing this doesn’t explain is why you would want to do this.

 

[PhilJustRidingAlong]

Well I have come from Android, seriously why would I want to go back!

 

[contacos]

You mean those like 5 phones that already support Android 12?

 

[locovaca]

So if you used the apps to swap from iPhone to Android, then Android to iPhone, I wonder how much data you’d lose in the process.

 

[jwolf6589]

Google today announced that support for its Switch to Android app on iOS is rolling out to all Android 12 smartphones, which means iPhone users can now take advantage of the app's transfer features to swap over to any device that supports Android 12.

Prior to now, the Switch to Android app for the iPhone was limited to Google's own Pixel phones, so it worked with a limited number of devices.

iPhone users who purchase an Android device can link their iPhone to the Android smartphone over WiFi or through a Lightning to USB-C cable. Data that includes apps, photos, contacts, and messages can be copied over for a more seamless transition.

Google accompanied the new support for Android 12 devices with a blog post on why iPhone users should switch over to an Android smartphone, highlighting features like the Messages app and Gboard, Google Meet, Google Play, Android privacy protections, Home screen customization, and more.

Apple has its own Move to iOS app for Android devices, which is the counterpart to Google's app. Designed for Android switchers, it allows for the transfer of messages, contacts, calendar events, photos, and more.

Article Link: iPhone Users Can Now Swap to Any Android 12 Phone With Google's 'Switch to Android' iOS App

Why would anyone on this board want or prefer Android? Remember this is a apple site.

 

[Freeangel1]

you know there is no difference. using an android phone or an Apple Phone.

So Give all your money to Tim Cook and Apple.

Mine stays in my savings account.

 

[Funny Apple Man]

you know there is no difference. using an android phone or an Apple Phone.

They don't last as long as iPhones

 

[HorstBockman]

Just dump all your personal data into Google's coffers there, thank you.
Let the data mining and micro tracking begin!

 

[v0lume4]

I’m amazed by the vitriol that always comes up towards Android in these kinds of articles. I’m only recently back on iPhone after having been on Android for five years, but that was the best phone I’ve ever owned. It was a Nexus 6P (the precursor to the Pixel line for those who don’t know).

I’ve never tried Samsung or any other manufacturers’ phones. Maybe their phones are that bad. I don’t know. But I urge people to give the Pixel line a shot and then make a decision. I reckon most people that “hate” Android have never even had a phone that runs it. Or they had a cheap phone where the problem was the hardware. Reminds me of Windows. A lot of people hate Windows, but it’s because they used it on a $200 laptop.

 

[jdawgnoonan]

I move back and forth between iOS and Android every few years. Firstly, both platforms are great. Secondly, more Android phones run Android 12 then other commenters seem to think. Thirdly, there are actually quite a few Android handsets that now get three and four years of OS support. Fourthly, it is so easy to move back and forth without apps that anyone at all tech savvy should not need apps to help them do this. Users who are not overly technical likely really appreciate these apps.

 

[Slainor]

Well, that is something I won't be doing. I've only recently moved from Android because I was fed up with phones only offering one or two major versions of Android. At least with iPhones, you know Apple will update iOS for five years or similar.

And make it slower with every update I regret updating my 7plus to 15.x

 

[Shirasaki]

Idk bud. Google Android is unusable in certain regions. Idk if I even had a choice to begin with a few years ago. Certainly not now.

But to those saying apple offering long term software Support, mind you watchOS 8 killed 8GB Apple Watch series 8. iOS 9 killed A5 Chip devices. And same thing will happen again in the future. Long term software support is good, but I’d like to pay more attention to the hidden cost behind it rather than just say “good”. Stage manager alone has already caused quite a bit of controversy.

We shall see.

 

[Westside guy]

I've known a number of people who go back and forth, depending on what the latest shiny top of the line iPhone or Android phone is. Plus I've known people who've decided they no longer want to pay what Apple charges for a phone. This could be useful to those sorts of folks.

 

[v0lume4]

I move back and forth between iOS and Android every few years. Firstly, both platforms are great. Secondly, more Android phones run Android 12 then other commenters seem to think. Thirdly, it is so easy to move back and forth without apps that anyone at all tech savvy should not need apps to help them do this. Users who are not overly technical likely really appreciate these apps.

Agreed. The “Apple ecosystem” is a lie.

 

[Windoes]

Great, this goes both ways. Let the user decide

 

[jdawgnoonan]

Agreed. The “Apple ecosystem” is a lie.

If you have more than one Apple device the Apple ecosystem is actually pretty good. If your only Apple device is an iPhone then it can be annoying.

 

[v0lume4]

Idk bud. Google Android is unusable in certain regions. Idk if I even had a choice to begin with a few years ago. Certainly not now.

But to those saying apple offering long term software Support, mind you watchOS 8 killed 8GB Apple Watch series 8. iOS 9 killed A5 Chip devices. And same thing will happen again in the future. Long term software support is good, but I’d like to pay more attention to the hidden cost behind it rather than just say “good”. Stage manager alone has already caused quite a bit of controversy.

We shall see.

Agreed. iOS 7 turned my iPad 2 into a paperweight. macOS Sierra (or High Sierra I can’t remember) turned my MacBook Pro into a paperweight, only saved by the fact that I was able to upgrade the RAM and the HDD to an SSD. Good luck upgrading those parts on the newer computers.

I applaud Apple for their long term support — in the example of my mothers iPhone 7 Plus, it still runs great. But those OS upgrades aren’t always so rosy.

 

[cocky jeremy]

But.. Why would anyone want to?

 

[v0lume4]

If you have more than one Apple device the Apple ecosystem is actually pretty good. If your only Apple device is an iPhone then it can be annoying.

To be fair, you’re right. The features you gain when using multiple Apple devices are actually really good. I didn’t word my post very well… What I meant was that people talk about getting “locked into the ecosystem” and that’s why they can’t leave. And I don’t know what they’re going on about because that’s a lie. Most of the software available is available on platforms, so you can carry them with you as you please.

 

[jdawgnoonan]

But.. Why would anyone want to?

If they want third party web browsers that actually run the proper browser engines is one really good reason. If they want an improved Google Maps experience on their car dash is another good reason (Google Maps is still superior for alternate routes and for finding POIs on the route). If they prefer Google Assistant to Siri is a good reason. If they like OS level spam call blocking is another really good reason.

 

[Funny Apple Man]

I’m amazed by the vitriol that always comes up towards Android in these kinds of articles. I’m only recently back on iPhone after having been on Android for five years, but that was the best phone I’ve ever owned. It was a Nexus 6P (the precursor to the Pixel line for those who don’t know).

I’ve never tried Samsung or any other manufacturers’ phones. Maybe their phones are that bad. I don’t know. But I urge people to give the Pixel line a shot and then make a decision. I reckon most people that “hate” Android have never even had a phone that runs it. Or they had a cheap phone where the problem was the hardware. Reminds me of Windows. A lot of people hate Windows, but it’s because they used it on a $200 laptop.

This is a Apple forum for Apple enthusiasts. I don't expect to come here to see any sympathy for Android.

I also had a Note 4 which was high end at the time. While the display at the time was very nice, It ran like turd and so does the battery. The Pixel might be better than Samsung but I'm trying to stay away from the Google ecosystem as much as I can.