Apple and Google are building a faster, smoother data-transfer system for switching between iPhone and Android, testing in Android Canary and iOS 26.x.
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Apple and Google have announced a new partnership aimed at making it far easier to move between iPhone and Android devices. The companies say they are building an improved data-transfer system designed to help people switch between ecosystems more quickly and with less friction.
The refreshed capabilities begin rolling out today, first in the latest Android Canary build for Pixel phones. Comparable options are set to appear in an upcoming iOS 26.x developer beta. During the testing phase, Apple and Google plan to broaden the types of data that can be moved and fine-tune the migration experience.
Specifics about the new transfer features are still under wraps, and there’s no firm date yet for the iOS 26.x beta that will include them. The recently released iOS 26.2 build doesn’t add any new cross-platform tools. The careful pace suggests both companies want the foundations solid before inviting everyone in.
Both firms emphasize that work continues to improve switching across platforms. In the meantime, users can stick with the existing solutions—Apple’s Move to iOS and Google’s Switch to Android—which remain the straightforward way to carry over data until the upgraded system is ready.