The Android Settings app is preparing to add a new “Contacts storage” page. This page lets you choose which online account you want your contacts to be saved to. Alternatively, you can disable contact ...

With most of our data tucked away in the cloud, transferring bits of this information into a new phone has also simplified over the years. You no longer need to sit tight while your computer moves ...

A small change to Google Contacts for Android makes explicit the current backup and sync status, while tweaking the account menu. At the top of the Organize tab, you’ll find a new card noting how many ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Switching to a new Android device does not mean leaving your old data behind. Whether you prefer cloud backups, a physical cable, or a dedicated transfer app, there are simple ways to move your files, ...

Google Play Services v25.11.32 beta contains code for a redesigned Backup page, simplifying the interface by removing unnecessary details. Update, July 17, 2025 (06:38 AM ET): Google is rolling out ...

Google is redesigning the backup page on Android to give it a cleaner and more organized appearance. This update is part of the Google Play Services version 25.11.32 beta, as reported by Android ...

New findings suggest that Android devices may soon be able to include your SIM in a device backup, potentially making it that much easier to swap phones. Device backups currently save things such as ...