Android can now back up more of your phone, but Google is also letting you say no

Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, ...
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Google starts rolling out local Documents backup on Android, lets you turn off SMS & RCS

Following Android’s backup policy change this week, Google is rolling out new settings to control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS messages are backed up. Additionally, Android is beginning to introduce ...

Android Canary's July 2026 release makes its low-key debut

It landed a little later in the month than June's release, but the new Android Canary July 2026 build is now available.
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I speed-tested LocalSend, Blip, and PairDrop, and the fastest wasn't the one I expected

You don't want to settle for slower speeds, do you?

This free Android app makes sharing files across Windows, Mac, and iOS so easy for me

This free Android app makes sharing files across Windows, Mac, and iOS so easy for me ...

These 5 Android apps are so good, I'm surprised they're free

I, for one, love finding free Android apps. Not because I’m thrifty (okay, maybe a little), but because there’s something ...
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I transformed my Android phone after finding a file manager that saves me time

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...