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

Google is currently working on improving data backup on Android. Following a significant step in this direction back in ...

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

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

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 ...

With a new backup function, individual apps can now be deselected under Android to save cloud storage, or if users would rather not back up data from specific applications to Google's cloud. The ...

Following last year’s settings redesign of Android Backups, Google is now rolling out per-app backup controls. On Pixel, going to Settings > Accounts and backup > Google Backup > Other device data ...

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 > ...

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

13 Google Photos settings I always change on every new device - and why ...