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MOVE TO IOS

TRADING PLACES.

- PAUL TAYLOR Free | tinyurl.com/tla -move

So, you’ve decided to swap platforms from Android to iOS and are looking for the easiest way possible to transfer everything from your old handset to your new iPhone? You’ve found it — sort of. While this app does a ne job of holding your hand all the way through the process (which should be less than the amount of time it takes to make and then consume a cup of tea), it will throw a slew of confirmati­on text boxes your way, asking you to re-enter your passwords on your old and new devices, over and over. That annoyance aside, it’s simple to get started: join the same Wi-Fi network on both phones, start the app, and you’re on your way, porting photos, text messages, and accounts. Simple. But, if you have everything synced to the cloud, the only really useful function of the app is copying text messages. And, you still have to redownload all of your apps -- well, those that are available on iOS anyway. Still, if you want a one-stop solution for going from Mountain View to Cupertino, this is your best bet.

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