Google makes Switch to Android App for iOS devices

Google has made its Switch to Android app for iOS to support all Android 12 devices. The Switch to Android app is a free iOS app that allows users to quickly switch to an Android phone from an iOS device and import data like contacts, calendar entries, photos, etc.

Google launched the Switch to Android app earlier this year, but initially it was limited to Pixel devices only. With more universal support, this app will make it easier to move from an iPhone to an Android device.

Google's Switch to Android app kicks off the transfer process by showing a QR code on the iPhone that needs to be scanned to start the transfer of photos, videos, calendar events, and contacts between devices. With this app, data can be transferred wirelessly instead of having to connect the devices with a wire. The wire is the best option for transfers if you have a lot of data.

The Switch to Android app also supports the transfer of WhatsApp texts. They will need to fire up the messaging app to transfer the full bulk of messages, photos, etc.

While Google has extended support for the Switch to Android app for all Android 12 devices, these are currently only a small portion of all Android phones out there. It makes sense, given that most new Android devices are launching with Android 12 out of the box.