Google might finally give you a choice ...

Android phones tend to back up a lot more than you’d expect—or want.

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google is making it easier to keep the data on your phone safe from thieves, even after a reset. The September 2025 Google Play ...

Google seems to be working on new toggles in the Android backup settings to let users choose which data types to back up.

An Android user managing storage on a device with limited flash memory. - eRHa Lens/Shutterstock Having to delete photos, videos, and apps from your phone because storage is full and cloud space is ...

File syncing and storage services, also known as cloud storage services, offer major convenience. They let you back up and access your data—documents, photos, video, and other file types—on any ...

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.

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 ...