Apple and Google aren't exactly known for their collaboration, but they've been playing nicer in the past couple of years, including with Apple bringing RCS to its Messages app. Now, the iOS 26.3 beta offers an option to simplify the switch from iPhone to Android.
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Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.3 In December, a few days after the company released iOS 26.2. That update included more ways to customize your iPhone's Liquid Glass design, and iOS 26.3 could make it easy to transfer your iPhone data to an Android device. Developers and public beta testers can access this feature now.
Since this is a beta, I recommend downloading it on a device other than your primary one. This isn't the final version of iOS 26.3, so the update may be buggy and have a short battery life, and it's best to keep these issues on a secondary device.
Also, remember that more features may be added to your iPhone when version 26.3 is formally released. There's no word on when Apple's update will be available to the general public, but it's likely to be in early 2026.
In the meantime, here's what features developers and beta testers can try now before Apple releases iOS 26.3.
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Transfer from iPhone to Android
The biggest change in the iOS 26.3 beta so far is an easy way to transfer your data from an iPhone to an Android device.
If you've considered switching from iPhone to Android, you may have been deterred by the transfer process. Android offers a five-step process to make this switch easy, but some of the steps include preparing your device by turning off FaceTime and Messages and connecting both devices using a cable.
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