Google now counts Android backups like SMS, call history, and settings toward your Google storage quota. New backup controls let you choose exactly which data, including call history and settings, ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Backups are the first thing I set up on any Android phone. Google Photos sync, system backups, and WhatsApp backups — these are the big three for me and for any family member, and they've saved us ...

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

Google is testing per-app backup controls in Android beta. Users will be able to choose exactly which apps get backed up, offering more control over cloud storage and privacy. The feature was first ...

Android’s backup settings are getting a sleek new look from Google, rolling out via Google Play Services. The revamped interface simplifies data protection, featuring just “Photos & Videos” and “Other ...

In recent years, Google has been working on making the process of migrating from one Android device to another easier. This is key in today’s industry, where a large percentage of users switch phones ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

New findings suggest that Android devices may soon be able to include your SIM in a device backup, potentially making it that much easier to swap phones. Device backups currently save things such as ...

Android settings now count toward Google's 15GB of free storage. The actual storage increase per user is very small at ~40MB. Users can easily save space by disabling unneeded app backups. Google ...

Running out of storage is one of those problems that almost everybody understands, and almost nobody handles properly. Storage can almost never be enough, so some people keep paying for cloud space.