Google Transfer tool will allow iPhone users to migrate live photos to Android — here's how it works

Google Transfer tool will allow iPhone users to migrate live photos to Android — here's how it works

Google can quickly make it easier for iphone users to transfer live photos to Android devices when they switch, according to a recent APK teardown by the android Authority.

Live photos work by having a short video of 1.5 seconds taken on the phone at the start and end of the photo. This feature allows the image to retain a sense of movement and can even be compiled into a short video. However, at the moment, live photos sent to Android phones as part of the transition when users replace the device will be converted into regular images. This is despite Android offering similar functionality in motion photos (although it's not universally available yet).

However, Google's upcoming data transfer tool may soon support iOS live photo transfer. According to APK teardown, the app converts live photos to Jpg during the migration process and converts live photos to motion photos by pairing the relevant ones.MOV files. 

This will allow your Android phone to play live photos like an iPhone. Note that users with the full library will wait because the transfer process will take a long time. 

Both Android and Apple are working to make interconnection between devices even easier. For example, Apple recently announced that its devices will begin to support RCS communication. Initially, there was no statement as to when this would happen, but it became clear that this feature could be expected in late 2024.   

However, note that in this case, the decomposition of the APK is not something explicitly stated in the roadmap of a particular company, only to predict what is feasible.But once it comes to go through, here are 11 hidden iPhone camera tips that everyone needs to know.

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