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Contemplating making the switch but am paranoid about the process. Will I lose my apps? What about my contacts and photos? How easy is the switch?
The switch is relatively easy. Apple has an app on the Play Store "Move to iOS;" this will move your contacts, photos, etc. over to iOS. Most of your Android apps likely have an iOS version, though you will have to buy the Apple version. You can check online to see the Apple version of apps, or new apps you might like, either at [URL="https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios/id36?mt=8&at=10l3Vy]this link[/URL] or from iTunes; including how much the app may cost (or if it is free).
If you live near an Apple store, you can make an appointment at the store for them to help you set up your new iPhone and to explain various features.
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Christmas Day 2016 an article was posted here at iMore that covered that very topic:
How to move your photos, contacts, and more from Android to iPad and iPhone
I've used it a few times getting friends and family from Android to iOS and it worked fine.
The switch is relatively easy. Apple has an app on the Play Store "Move to iOS;" this will move your contacts, photos, etc. over to iOS. Most of your Android apps likely have an iOS version, though you will have to buy the Apple version. You can check online to see the Apple version of apps, or new apps you might like, either at [URL="https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios/id36?mt=8&at=10l3Vy]this link[/URL] or from iTunes; including how much the app may cost (or if it is free).
If you live near an Apple store, you can make an appointment at the store for them to help you set up your new iPhone and to explain various features.