The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

The Android backup system enables Android users to back up and restore data on their devices. There are several built-in ways to do this; you can use the Auto Backup for Apps, which sends your app ...

Google is rolling out the February Play System update, with a new feature for backing up local, downloaded files. Here's how ...

Google has (finally) expanded Android backup to include downloaded files ...

With the latest Google Play Services rollout, Android devices can now automatically back up the Downloads folder — a long-missing piece in Google’s backup system. The February update to Google Play ...

According to new Google Play Services release notes, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” with Google Drive.

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We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

Coolmuster, a leading data management software and solution provider for over 20 years, today announced a significant update ...

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