Setting up your new Android phone could require a different process next year

This year Google made a change to the setup process allowing a person who purchased a new Pixel 9 series phone to go through the device, check it out, and use it before transferring   the data from the user’s previous phone to his new Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro handset. Starting next year, this feature will be available to those moving to certain Android phones. You’ll be able to finish your initial setup and transfer your data later.

In a blog post, the Alphabet subsidiary announced that it has spoken with several Android manufacturers about employing the new process starting next year. When you’re ready to transfer your data, you can go to Settings to copy the data from your old device to your new one. Or you can install the Android Switch app from the Play Store and transfer your data whenever you feel ready to do so.

Google mentioned in the blog that Apple added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) this year. That is the messaging protocol used by many Android device owners. Google lets you know that whether your loved ones are on Android or iOS, you can now send them high-resolution images and videos. By pointing this out, Google is letting an iPhone user thinking of switching to Android know that he can go ahead and do so without worrying about the quality of the images he sends to loved ones even if they all use an iPhone.

Google has put up a website that recommends Android phones depending on what your priorities are. Decide which of the following is what you want in a new phone:

• Watch videos and play games
• Take photos and create content
• Performance over the years
• Multitask effortlessly

Next, choose the price range you’re looking to spend (Up to $449, $450 – $999, $1000 and up) and the screen size you feel comfortable with (Up to 5.8″, 5.9″ – 6.5″, 6.6″ and above).  Choose from your preferred features: