Google to Count Android Backups Towards Account Storage Limit

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Starting July 7, Google will include all Android backup data in your Google Account storage limit.
Previously, only Google Photos media and MMS data counted.
The change aims to provide more transparency and control over backup data.

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Starting July 7, Google will include all Android backup data in your Google Account storage limit. Previously, only Google Photos media and MMS data counted. The change aims to provide more transparency and control over backup data.

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