Google makes iPhone-to-Android migration easier in Android 17
Original: Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Why This Matters
Reducing friction in cross-platform migration could meaningfully shift competitive dynamics between Android and iOS ecosystems.
Google announced on July 22, 2026, a new migration feature built into Android 17 that enables wireless transfer of photos, videos, contacts, messages, calendars, Google Account data, passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, and eSIM from iPhone to Android without requiring a separate app.
Google announced a new iPhone-to-Android migration experience integrated directly into Android 17, designed to lower the barriers for users switching smartphone ecosystems. The feature enables wireless transfer of a broader range of data types than previously supported, including photos, videos, contacts, messages, calendars, Google Account credentials, passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, and eSIM information — all without requiring users to download a separate app. The rollout has already begun on select Pixel devices and is also available on the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 series. Google stated the feature will expand to additional Android devices in the near future. The update is positioned as part of Google's broader effort to attract iPhone users by simplifying the onboarding process when moving to the Android ecosystem.