New tool on the Moto Maker site lets you transfer contact and calendar information from an Apple iCloud account to a Google account when purchasing a Moto X phone. October 16, 2013 8:09 PM PDT If custom hues, patterns, and engravings aren't enough to convince iPhone users to switch devices, maybe a new Moto X tool can. (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) Google's Motorola Mobility is trying to lure iPhone users over to the Moto X. A new tool on Motorola's Moto Maker site, the Web store for customizing and purchasing Moto X phones, lets users migrate contact and calendar information from an Apple iCloud account to a Google account. The steps appear pretty straightforward, according to a help page on the migration tool. After purchasing a Moto X from the Moto Maker site, users enter their iCloud credentials, log in to their Google account, and click a few "Begin Transfer" prompts to migrate over their contacts and calendar data. Related stories Display on Moto X called groundbreaking by researcher Deals for less-early adopters: Moto X, LG G2 drop to $99 on Amazon Design duel: iPhone 5S takes the Moto X "There is a long way to go, but it's a start," wrote Punit Soni, vice president of product management at Motorola Mobility, in a Google+ post announcing the tool Wednesday. "Hope folks who are transitioning from an iOS Motorola Moto Xdevice find it useful." The tool is powered by Mark/Space, according to the screenshots posted by Soni. It also appears to only be available to customers purchasing a new Moto X from the Moto Maker site. CNET has contacted Motorola to see if the migration tool will be made available to all Moto X users, and will update this report when we have more information. Where your Moto X gets made (pictures) 1-2 of 16 Scroll Left Scroll Right
New tool on the Moto Maker site lets you transfer contact and calendar information from an Apple iCloud account to a Google account when purchasing a Moto X phone.
If custom hues, patterns, and engravings aren't enough to convince iPhone users to switch devices, maybe a new Moto X tool can.
(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)
Google's Motorola Mobility is trying to lure iPhone users over to the Moto X.
A new tool on Motorola's Moto Maker site, the Web store for customizing and purchasing Moto X phones, lets users migrate contact and calendar information from an Apple iCloud account to a Google account.
The steps appear pretty straightforward, according to a help page on the migration tool. After purchasing a Moto X from the Moto Maker site, users enter their iCloud credentials, log in to their Google account, and click a few "Begin Transfer" prompts to migrate over their contacts and calendar data.
Related stories
- Display on Moto X called groundbreaking by researcher
- Deals for less-early adopters: Moto X, LG G2 drop to $99 on Amazon
- Design duel: iPhone 5S takes the Moto X
"There is a long way to go, but it's a start," wrote Punit Soni, vice president of product management at Motorola Mobility, in a Google+ post announcing the tool Wednesday. "Hope folks who are transitioning from an iOS Motorola Moto Xdevice find it useful."
The tool is powered by Mark/Space, according to the screenshots posted by Soni. It also appears to only be available to customers purchasing a new Moto X from the Moto Maker site. CNET has contacted Motorola to see if the migration tool will be made available to all Moto X users, and will update this report when we have more information.
