Stop deleting apps just to free up space for your photos. Android's new granular backup controls let you choose exactly what ...

Google is finally testing per-app backup controls in Android beta, letting users choose exactly which apps get backed up.

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Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...

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Google Play Services v25.11.32 beta contains code for a redesigned Backup page, simplifying the interface by removing unnecessary details. Update, July 17, 2025 (06:38 AM ET): Google is rolling out ...

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 is rolling out per-app backup controls on Pixel devices, allowing users to manage app data backups individually ...

As previously announced in December, Google Photos now lets you “Undo device backup” on Android. This setting will “remove all of the photos and videos that are currently found on your device in ...

Google is distributing new features for Android devices via Play Services. An update will enable central management of WhatsApp backups in the future.

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.