Google is rolling out a new Local Documents backup feature for Android that helps protect important files stored on your device. The new option automatically backs up local documents—including files ...

Backups are the first thing I set up on any Android phone. Google Photos sync, system backups, and WhatsApp backups — these are the big three for me and for any family member, and they've saved us ...

Google is rolling out a new local file backup feature for Android as part of the February Google Play System update. The feature adds a dedicated backup option for your Downloads folder, saving static ...

Google now lets Android users automatically upload files and other downloads from their phone or tablet to Google Drive thanks to a new “Documents” backup. This local backup option stores files you’ve ...

Because the feature is tied to Google Play services, it can roll out independently of Android OS updates, reaching millions of devices faster. This brings Android closer to a true system-level cloud ...

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 ...

Android’s built-in backup system has always been useful for saving your settings, apps, photos, and some app data automatically. However, it has a glaring flaw. Files saved in the Downloads folder are ...

Google’s prepping some changes to Android backups, including backups for your downloads folder and per-app backup settings. Downloads folder backups are getting a warning that file edits won’t be ...

Signal has released version 8.30 of its messaging app, bringing encrypted on-device backups to iOS and the desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux. With this release, Signal says its secure backups ...

Revised storage rules mean Android backups, including messages, call logs and device data, now count toward account limit, leaving users facing faster depletion of free space A ndroid users across ...