TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A report from Android Authority revealed that the upcoming iOS 19 will provide the convenience of transferring the Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) from an iPhone to an Android. This will make it easier for users to expedite transfers between devices from different ecosystems without first having to contact the SIM operator.
This update was discovered during the testing of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 released last week. "Its latest version contains strings suggesting Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 release will add support for wirelessly transferring an eSIM to Android phones," quoted from Android Authority on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
The report indicates that iOS 19 will add a new 'Transfer to Android' page accessible through the settings menu, general section, and the 'Transfer or Reset iPhone' option. On the new 'Transfer to Android' page, there will be an additional 'Other Options' button that can initiate the wireless transfer of eSIM from an iPhone to an Android.
" This manual transfer process will likely begin by scanning a QR code on the new Android phone, similar to how eSIMs are currently transferred between Android devices," writes Android Authority.
This QR code process requires session ID and password on the Android device, both of which may be generated by the iPhone. If both devices fail to connect, then it is likely that the iPhone is not running iOS 19 or later.
"After all, Google would need to know Apple is working on this functionality to build corresponding support into its SIM Manager app," it added.
According to the report, this feature is likely being implemented at the request of operators, aiming to reduce the need for users to contact them when switching devices. Development of this feature still lacks official explanation from Apple.
On the other hand, the iPhone is rumored to make a leap in the serial numbers of iOS, MacOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. According to a report from The Verge, Apple will instead insert the number 26-rather than 19, into all operating systems to be launched at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, 2025. "This means that the next major iOS update will be iOS 26, not iOS 19," writes The Verge.
Editor’s Choice: Apple's iOS 19 Introduces Smarter Siri with 3 Major Feature Upgrades
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Trump: Not Only iPhones, All Phones From Outside the US Will Be Hit With 25 Percent Tariff
1 hari lalu
Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 25 percent import tariff on phones and similar products manufactured outside the US.
Trump Targets Indian-Made iPhones with 25% Minimum Tariff
4 hari lalu
President Donald Trump threatens Apple for moving iPhone production from China to India instead of the United States
Apple May Be Cooking Up a Bezel-Free iPhone for Its 20th Anniversary
13 hari lalu
For their 20th anniversary celebration, Apple suppliers are developing curved screen technology for the four sides of the iPhone.
Why Trump Is Urging Apple to Halt iPhone Production in India
15 hari lalu
United States President Donald Trump has requested Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop the expansion of iPhone production in India
Apple's iOS 18.5 Launches with Starlink-Powered Satellite Messaging
16 hari lalu
Apple has released the iOS 18.5 operating system for phones, bringing a new feature that offers a free trial to connect with a satellite.
Google AI Mode Now Opens with One-Tap Access on Android and iOS
25 hari lalu
Google has updated the AI Mode to allow users to type questions directly without having to open the introductory page first.
Apple's AirTag Investment Not Significant for Indonesian Telecommunication Industry, Observer Says
27 hari lalu
The director of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Institute, Heru Sutadi, believes that Apple's investment in producing AirTag has not had a significant impact on the telecommunication industry in Indonesia.
Trump's Tariffs Add $900 Million to Apple's Operating Costs
28 hari lalu
Apple faces uncertainty due to potential sudden policy changes.
iPhone 17 Pro Won't Feature Anti-Reflective Screen Due to Production Issues
30 hari lalu
Apple reported to cancel the use of anti-reflective screen on the iPhone 17 Pro due to coating process issues, aiming to compete with the Corning Gorilla Glass Armor on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Minister: Apple Investments in Indonesia Unstirred by Looming Trade War
31 hari lalu
According to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani, Apple has already purchased land in Batam City to continue its investment commitment.
