India, Aug. 21 -- Switching smartphones has always been stressful, especially for iPhone users stuck inside Apple's so-called "walled garden." But with the Pixel 10, Google is making its boldest move yet to lure iPhone owners with tools that promise a smoother and less painful switch.

Until now, Google relied on its Android Switch app for iOS, which lets users move contacts, messages, and photos. With Pixel 10, the process goes a step further. Customers who buy or pre-order directly from the Google Store will receive a prep email even before the device arrives. This message guides them in transferring iPhone essentials such as passwords, wallet items, and app data, removing one of the biggest problems when moving to a new phone.

Once th...