From now on it's easier to transfer photos from Android to iPhone

Apple and Google, mythological rivals, join forces for the sake of users and enable the transfer of photos and videos between Google Photos and iCloud Photos. That's how it works.

  (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)

The collaboration between Apple and Google makes it easier to switch between the operating systems of the two companies. In a new update, Android users will be able to easily transfer their collection of photos and videos from Google Photos directly to Apple's iCloud Photos. The collaboration between Apple and Google is part of the Data Transfer Project initiative, which brings together the technology giants - Meta, Apple, Google, Microsoft and X (Twitter) - with the aim of enabling fast and secure data transfer between their platforms. While Apple users have enjoyed the reverse option for over three years now, Android users will also be able to enjoy the smooth transition.

The ability to easily transfer photos and videos between different services makes it easier for users to preserve their memories and switch between different operating systems. In addition, the cooperation between the major technology companies may help reduce regulatory concerns regarding data portability.

  (credit: Yinon Ben Shushan)
(credit: Yinon Ben Shushan)

Make sure that the iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive services are activated, and that you have enough storage space in iCloud Enter the Google Takeout service Choose which albums you want to transfer (the default is all photos) Choose the service to which you want to transfer the photos. At this point, the options are Flickr, Microsoft OneDrive, and SmugMug; With iCloud expected to be added to the list in the coming days