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Google to count Android backups against storage limits in 45 days · 2 sources tracked

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Google is altering its Android device backup policy, with changes set to take effect in 45 days. Previously, only specific Google services like Gmail, Photos, and Drive counted towards storage limits. The new policy will include all Android device backups in this storage count, potentially prompting more users to purchase additional storage. Some users are critical, viewing the inclusion of "AI" in storage subscription tiers as a revenue-generating tactic rather than a genuine AI feature. AI

IMPACT This policy change may indirectly impact AI adoption by increasing the cost of cloud storage, potentially affecting users' ability to store AI-generated content or use cloud-based AI services.

RANK_REASON Policy change by a major tech company affecting a widely used product. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Google to count Android backups against storage limits in 45 days · 2 sources tracked

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google are changing their Android device backup policy. In 45 days time, backups will count against your storage. At present, only Gmail, Photos, Drive, and a s

    Google are changing their Android device backup policy. In 45 days time, backups will count against your storage. At present, only Gmail, Photos, Drive, and a smattering of other things counted. This will require a lot more people to purchase storage. Extra storage subscriptions …

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change Users are getting a 45-day heads-up before the new policy kicks in. https://www. andro

    Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change Users are getting a 45-day heads-up before the new policy kicks in. https://www. androidauthority.com/google-an droid-backup-new-storage-policy-email-3689091/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets #…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/google-android-backu…

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