Google alerts Android users about a major backup storage change
Google is testing a reduction in standard storage allowance for Android device backups.
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Google has confirmed it is testing a change to the standard storage allowance for Android device backups. This move involves reducing the allowance to 5 GB.
Coverage from Android Police, Droid Life, and MyBroadband emphasizes that Android users are being alerted to these major changes. Mezha specifically reports the confirmation of the 5 GB storage test.
Future updates may clarify the scope of this testing and how it will affect the broader Android user base.
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Quick answers
What is the new storage limit being tested?
Google is testing a reduction in the standard storage allowance to 5 GB.
Who is affected by this change?
The changes concern Android device backups and Android smartphone users.
Has the change been fully implemented?
According to coverage, Google has confirmed that it is currently testing this reduction.
Coverage (5)
- PSA: Google Will Soon Count Your Full Android Backup Toward Storage SammyGuru · 1d ago
- Google has confirmed that it is testing a reduction in the standard storage allowance to 5 GB Mezha · 1d ago
- Google makes big change on Android smartphones MyBroadband · 1d ago
- Android Device Backups See Major Changes Droid Life · 1d ago
- Google alerts Android users about a major backup storage change Android Police · 1d ago broke it first
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