It also covers the durability of the iPhone such as water resistance, battery life, reliability of the iOS operating system, security, and privacy protections for personal data.
Apple’s four-minute video on switching to an iPhone is basically a condensed version of its dedicated “Switch to iPhone” website that walks through everything smartphone users need to know about upgrading to an iPhone. Apple also maintains a dedicated “Move to iOS” Android app that makes it easy to transfer data.
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