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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, ...

Google seems keen on improving Android’s backup situation this year. We’ve already seen the company testing cloud backup controls for individual apps and spotted mentions of a PC-based automatic ...

Google has been updating various Android Settings pages with Material 3 Expressive, and the “Backup” redesign brings a rather drastic simplification. Accessed (on Pixel) from Settings > System > ...

Google now lets Android users upload files and other downloads from their phone or tablet to Google Drive thanks to a new “Documents” backup.

Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days. All Android backup data, including SMS, call history, device settings, and app ...

Google's policy change means all Android backups will affect cloud storage limits from September 2026. Users can now customise what data is stored in the cloud.

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...