Google has made data migration easier for owners of the new Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro, and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

One of the time-consuming parts of getting a new phone is migrating all the data from your current device This makes the initial setup process even more tedious This is exacerbated by the fact that Google Pixel phones only ask for data transfer during initial setup, and if you refuse, you will never see that option again unless you reset your phone However, Google finally seems to have improved this process with the Pixel 9 series

At last week's Made by Google launch event, Android Authority discovered a new item at the top of the settings menu called “Backup or Copy Data” Under this option was a new “Copy Data” page that allows users to bring in data from another device

According to the description, users can copy photos, contacts, messages, etc from a previous device It also explains that the copied data will be merged with the data on the new device, so no recent data will be lost It also states that settings changed in Pixel 9 will not be overwritten

The Google Pixel 9 will not be the first series to introduce this type of feature, and similar ones can be found on other smartphones, like the Smart Switch on Samsung devices However, it is a feature that Google needed to catch up on in order to make the switch to a new series simpler and more streamlined for users

Now is also the perfect time to switch, as the Google Pixel 9 series is slowly shaping up to be one of the best smartphones of 2024 The new devices' improved Tensor G4 chip offers great power for its cost, and combined with a host of AI features, the new Pixel is going to be a great choice for any customer

Not to mention a new bright display that offers the same overall toughness as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra If you're looking for a new phone, there aren't many better options out there

Google has often been accused of playing catch-up with other major phone makers like Apple and Samsung, and with good reason But the company is working hard to make its smartphones a viable alternative to other major handset makers

We will have a complete list of all improvements in a future in-depth review In the meantime, we will provide hands-on reviews of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL