iOS 26.3 makes it easier to switch to Android
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iOS 26.3 makes it easier to switch to Android

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February 12, 2026

On Wednesday, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new process for switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, as previously reported by 9to5Mac. The updated transferring tool can move over data like apps, photos, messages, and even a user's phone number by sitting the two pho

iOS 26.3 makes it easier to switch to Android
An iPhone 17 held up showing a lock screen with notifications
iPhone users have a new option for switching to Android on iOS 26.3. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

On Wednesday, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new process for switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, as previously reported by 9to5Mac. The updated transferring tool can move over data like apps, photos, messages, and even a user's phone number by sitting the two phones side by side. Previously, users typically needed to either download Apple and Google's data transfer apps on each device or manually copy all their apps and data over.

iPhone users in the EU also now have an option for "notification forwarding" with third-party wearables in iOS 26.3. This update allows users to view the full contents of noti …

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