google storage

The google storage tag covers changes to how Android device backups use Google’s shared cloud storage. Current coverage focuses on a policy that will make SMS messages, call history, device settings, and supported app data count against the same storage quota used by Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. The change is scheduled to begin with new backup users in July 2026 and expand to existing users after a 45-day notice period. The reported impact is expected to be modest for most accounts, but the policy makes Android’s recovery data another metered part of Google’s storage system.