Apple rebranded existing Android app for 'Move to iOS' migration tool, report says
An inspection of code in Apple's "Move to iOS" migration tool for Android users, its first app for Google's mobile operating system, reveals the title might be a simple rebranding of software already on offer in the Google Play Store.
Following the launch of Move to iOS on Wednesday, Android-centric blog Phandroid downloaded and unpacked the app to discover what is basically a rebadged version of migration software developed by UK firm Media Mushroom.
Called Copy My Data, Media Mushroom's app can currently be found on the Google Play Store. The developer also fields a sister app in the iOS App Store called Device Switch, which reverses the migration procedure from iOS to Android. Move to iOS is a basic migration assistant that "securely transfers your contacts, message history, camera photos and videos, web bookmarks, mail accounts, and calendars," Apple says.
According to the publication, Move to iOS and Copy My Data share chunks of code. In many cases Apple left Media Mushroom's original
Apple most likely purchased usage rights from Media Mushroom, a service the UK developer advertises on its website, Phandroid notes. It seems, then, the title of "Apple's first Android app" will go to Apple Music when it launches later this year.
In light of the findings, and assuming Move to iOS is indeed a rebranded version of Copy My Data, Android users have yet to experience a true Apple app offering. Ironically, since its release Move to iOS has been the subject of intense ridicule on the Google Play Store, where it's received thousands of one-star reviews.
Following the launch of Move to iOS on Wednesday, Android-centric blog Phandroid downloaded and unpacked the app to discover what is basically a rebadged version of migration software developed by UK firm Media Mushroom.
Called Copy My Data, Media Mushroom's app can currently be found on the Google Play Store. The developer also fields a sister app in the iOS App Store called Device Switch, which reverses the migration procedure from iOS to Android. Move to iOS is a basic migration assistant that "securely transfers your contacts, message history, camera photos and videos, web bookmarks, mail accounts, and calendars," Apple says.
According to the publication, Move to iOS and Copy My Data share chunks of code. In many cases Apple left Media Mushroom's original
com.mediamushroom.copymydata code strings intact and didn't change the Android package name from android:name="com.mediamushroom.copymydata". In essence, Apple gutted out the original's graphics, replaced it with Move to iOS art and tacked on licensing agreement text. Apple most likely purchased usage rights from Media Mushroom, a service the UK developer advertises on its website, Phandroid notes. It seems, then, the title of "Apple's first Android app" will go to Apple Music when it launches later this year.
In light of the findings, and assuming Move to iOS is indeed a rebranded version of Copy My Data, Android users have yet to experience a true Apple app offering. Ironically, since its release Move to iOS has been the subject of intense ridicule on the Google Play Store, where it's received thousands of one-star reviews.
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At least one person gave Media Mushroom a heads up about Apple's [I]nefarious[/I] actions: Josh Thrasher — "So apple stole your stuff The new Apple "move to ios" app kanged your app and even left the original package name in the manifest... Just so you know." LOL
[QUOTE]The developer also fields a sister app in the iOS App Store called Device Switch, which reverses the migration procedure from iOS to Android. [/QUOTE]
Now we know Apple will allow this sort of app.
edit: Those comments! So much hate. So many lies. Very entertaining.
At last they get it... they finally get it!
Ironically, since its release Move to iOS has been the subject of intense ridicule on the Google Play Store, where it's received thousands of one-star reviews.
Apple does not need to bother. Thousands of people migrating to an iPhone is good for them. And these people certainly did move, how else would they have tested and rated that app
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Wish I could read the reviews. There was an article that posted some. It was good.
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Ironically, since its release Move to iOS has been the subject of intense ridicule on the Google Play Store, where it's received thousands of one-star reviews.
Wait? Did they all install the 'Move to iOS' app? Or can you write a review on Android without having purchased the app? Which wouldn't make sense
Also buying/licensing the software from another company is perfectly normal practice. Apple has bought lots of companies to work on their devices and software. Licensing a program that already existed and rebranding it to assure their customers that this is THE official app to move from Android to iOS makes sense, no reason to reinvent the wheel.
The line "Android users have yet to experience a true Apple app offering" is complete bullshit. It's not like being a developer working at Apple suddenly makes you more capable than working at another company. Or the app more "true".
At least one person gave Media Mushroom a heads up about Apple's nefarious actions: Josh Thrasher — "So apple stole your stuff The new Apple "move to ios" app kanged your app and even left the original package name in the manifest... Just so you know." LOL
Now we know Apple will allow this sort of app.
Well that must have been a huge surprise to Media Mushroom.
Android fanaticism, much much worse that Apple fanaticism. Everybody is a sog35
Or can you write a review on Android without having purchased the app? Which wouldn't make sense
It's open.
You can access the Google PlayStore on a Web browser.
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There are people who had no good things in life don't appreciate something awesome like iPhone. These few androidians started 1 star opinion and others like them joined into cattle herd. Monkey see monkey do, self fulfilling prophecy.
This makes perfect business sense. I see plenty of reasons why Apple would dedicate resources, time, and money into Apple branded apps that provide Android users with access to Apple services. However, this is a narrowly focused one time use app solely intended to rescue Androidians from their current pain and suffering. Some better names for the app may have been:
Relieve Your Pain
Ultimate Android Fix
Adios Android
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Apple rebranded existing Android app for 'Move to iOS' migration tool,
report says..
why on earth would anybody care who wrote the app
Why bother downloading an app if your only purpose is to write a factless negative review. Purely pathetic.
I guess it's similar to hate watching tv shows.