Apple just made it easier to leave the iPhone and move to Android

Apple just made it easier to leave the iPhone and move to Android

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TL;DR
  • Apple has released iOS 26.3 for iPhones, and it includes a Transfer to Android tool in the settings menu.
  • This tool lets you transfer data such as photos, messages, passwords, and notes from your iPhone to an Android device.
  • The tool doesn’t support health data, protected items, or paired Bluetooth devices, though.

Switching from an iPhone to an Android device isn’t exactly the easiest process, although Google offers the Switch to Android app for this purpose. Thankfully, Apple has now stepped up to the plate with its latest iOS update.

Apple has released iOS 26.3, and AppleInsider reports that this update includes a Transfer to Android tool in the settings menu. Colleague Aamir Siddiqui was also able to access this feature on his iPhone. The option can be found by tapping Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Transfer to Android. Check out our screenshots below.