Google says the average new "Other" backups add 40MB. My Pixel 9's total added up to way less than that.

Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days.

Google is changing how Android backups use your Google account storage. Here's what the update means and how much extra space it uses.

Nothing tests your backup strategy like discovering it was mostly a feeling.

Google is changing the rules for Android phone backups that may force users to either clean their accounts or pay for a storage upgrade. According to the company, it will begin counting all Android ...