As a result of new EU rules, Apple will soon provide better options for moving your stuff to an Android phone. The EU passed a law called the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to encourage more competition. Along with other changes, Apple said it will expand how you can transfer data off iPhones.
Right now, you can request to export photos or download informationrmation from apps like Calendar, Notes, and more. But it is not very easy. Apple plans to have a more user-friendly solution by next fall. This will help you move iPhone data to devices running other operating systems, especially Android since it is the most popular.
Apple is updating its data and privacy website too. You will be able to send App Store download history and purchase info to authorized third parties. The site will also let you schedule daily or weekly backups of this data for up to 6 months. This ensures your App Store history stays up-to-date even if you switch phones.
Sadly, Apple did not provide many details about the new transfer feature. But it seems to be focusing on helping companies like Google build better options for moving from iPhone to Android. Right now, Google has an app to transfer some stuff like contacts and photos. But not everything transfers over smoothly. The new Apple tool may help more fully switch accounts and apps between the two operating systems.
In addition, Apple plans a way to export browser bookmarks and settings from Safari to a new browser on the same iPhone. This could be available later this year or early 2025. The changes come as Apple adapts to the new EU rules while keeping users in control of their information.
