Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts toward your Google Account storage. Update 7/18: Google is emailing Android users about this change: “New Android Backup ...

Google is rolling out new Android backup settings for messages and local Documents backup. Here's how to control what gets ...

Google is changing the rules for Android phone backups that may force users to either clean their accounts or pay for a ...

Google has introduced a significant update to the way Android backups are stored, and the change could impact how users ...

More control and less storage ...

As Google writes in a support document, call history, device settings, and app data will also be counted towards the storage ...

Google’s Android backup update is tiny until your storage is full. See what now counts, who should check, and what to clean ...

This week will see a shift in the calculations Google uses for account storage. Beginning July 7, all data in your Android ...

Google appears to be moving closer to giving Android users more control over their cloud backups. A feature first spotted by Android Authority in November 2025 would allow users to enable or disable ...

Before starting the restoration process, it’s important to prepare your iPhone properly. This involves resetting the device to factory settings, which clears all existing data and allows you to access ...

The update is live, but the most interesting parts aren't. Here's what’s missing from Android 17—and when you might finally get them. I am PCMag's Senior Writer for Mobile. I write about Android, iOS, ...

IPad? Never heard of it. I have been using Android tablets pretty much since the first one came out, and I've never felt the need for anything made by any fruit companies. Android tablets make great ...