I Used to Dread Transferring My Data to a New iPhone, Until I Learned the Right Steps

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots. He drinks a lot of coffee in Seattle.

I've been shuffling my personal data from iPhone to iPhone since the very first model. I'd get anxious about whether I was moving everything over safely, or if I'd need to start over and lose hours of waiting. Because when you get a brand-new phone, you'd rather spend your time configuring the most important settings the way you like, or exploring new features, like Apple Intelligence. 

Fortunately, it's easier than ever to shift data to a new iPhone from the phone you have now ...