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Android 17 iOS Migration Tool Hits Samsung and Pixels
Tired of your iPhone? Android 17's new wireless migration tool finally makes jumping ship to Samsung or Pixel hardware less of a headache.
Android 17 has rolled out a new wireless native migration experience designed to transfer more types of data from an iPhone to Android. The upgraded Android Switch app is currently available on Samsung's latest foldables as well as Pixel 8, 9, and 10 phones.
- Android 17 introduces a wireless native migration experience for moving data from an iPhone
- The upgraded migration app is available on Samsung's latest foldables
- Pixel 8, 9, and 10 phones also support the new Android Switch version
- The tool is a counterpart to Apple's 'Move to iOS' app introduced back in 2015
WHY THIS MATTERSWHY THIS MATTERS: Changing your operating system shouldn't require an IT degree or losing half your photo library. If you're looking to swap your aging iPhone for a Samsung foldable or a Pixel device, this native tool cuts down the digital friction.