The big move: Switching from Apple to Android (and vice versa)

ILLUSTRATION - Switching between Android and Apple phones can be a worrisome task, and many a user will worry about losing data in the process. Both platforms have apps to help you tackle the big migration. Photo: Robert Günther/dpa

The smartphone era began with the first iPhone in 2007. Since then Google's Android has overtaken iOS as the most widely used operating system. 

Still, many people are put off by the idea of switching between the two. What if photos, music and contacts get lost in the process?