Apple may soon simplify the process of switching from an iPhone to an Android device, making data transfer between the two platforms faster and more convenient.
Apple is developing a new system aimed at making it easier to transfer data from third-party apps between iOS and Android devices. Called the App Migration Kit, this new framework will be available to users with compatible devices running iOS or iPadOS 16.1 or newer.
The New Framework Is Currently In Beta!
Similar to the operating systems mentioned, this new framework is currently in its beta stage. According to the documentation for the new framework, it will not be intended for transferring data between iOS and iPadOS devices. Instead, its purpose is to enable smoother data transfers exclusively between Apple’s ecosystem and non-Apple platforms, such as Android, ensuring users can easily move their app information and files across different operating systems without complications.
This new framework, like the operating systems mentioned earlier, is currently in its beta phase. As noted by 9To5Mac, this process works by creating an app extension that follows the new protocol and includes at least one of its subprotocols.
This ensures that when a user sets up a new device, all apps using the App Migration Kit will automatically have their data transferred and included in the setup package.
All Data Stored In The Cloud Can Be Transferred Directly To The New Device
According to 9To5Mac, after the transfer is finished, developers can import any data stored in the cloud directly onto the new device. Along with this new framework, Apple is developing a new option in the Settings menu (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone) named Transfer to Android, which will allow users to move their data more easily to Android devices.
Because this feature is meant to make transferring data between the two operating systems easier, reports suggest that Android is also working on its own “Transfer to iPhone” option.
When this option is selected, a screen will appear listing which kinds of data can be transferred and which ones cannot during the migration process. At present, Apple already offers a standalone app for transferring data, but this new option seems to be a built-in feature designed to work directly with Apple’s new framework for smoother migration.