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TL;DR
- Google and Apple have confirmed that they are collaborating to make switching between Android phones and iPhones more seamless.
- A new switching method is in development and is expected to facilitate easier switching with expanded functionality, including support for transferring additional types of data.
- The latest Android Canary build also features a new “Copy data” option for transferring data between Android phones and iPhones.
Update: December 9, 2025 (2 AM ET): We’ve updated the original article with a screenshot and additional details showing a new “Copy data” option for iPhone-to-Android transfers in the latest Android Canary build. While it still appears to be a work in progress, it signals that a new switching method is actively in development.