United Kingdom, Dec. 16 -- Apple is making it easier for users to leave the iPhone ecosystem with iOS 26.3, introducing a built-in tool designed to simplify switching to Android devices.

The update adds a native "Transfer to Android" option within iOS, removing the need for third-party apps and long, error-prone setup processes.

By placing an iPhone next to a compatible Android device, users can initiate a wireless transfer that moves core data including photos, messages, contacts, notes, call history, passwords and selected apps.

The process works over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and can be started either by scanning a QR code on the Android phone or by entering a secure session ID and pairing code.

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