- Google is planning to rebrand the “Switch to Android” iOS app to “Android Switch.”
- The data migration app will also soon get support for iOS 18’s locked and hidden apps.
Thanks to the launch of the Pixel 9 series and the iPhone 16 series so close together, a few people will be looking to switch camps to see if the grass is indeed greener on the other side. Both Apple and Google have apps built for their competitor OS that helps users transfer their data to the new platform and ecosystem. If you are planning to switch from an iPhone to an Android, you’ll likely end up using the Switch to Android app on iOS. Google appears to be planning a rebranding of the app and could introduce some new features along the way.
Android devices with GMS ship with an app called Data Transfer Tool. This system app helps you restore data from your old phone. If your old phone is an iPhone, you will need an app called Switch to Android that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. This iOS app handles the data backup and transfer duties on the iOS side of the ecosystem, while Data Transfer Tool handles restoring that migrated data on your Android device.