Google alerts Android users about a major backup storage change

By Rajesh Pandey Published Jul 20, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed more than 75 Android phones. Carrying both a Samsung or Pixel flagship and an iPhone as a daily driver provides me with deep insight into how Android works and how it compares to iOS. I have been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. You can find my previous work on Neowin , AndroidBeat, Times of India, iPhoneHacks, MySmartPrice, and MakeUseOf . When not working, I tend to mindlessly scroll through X, play with new AI models, or go on long road trips. You can reach out to me on X or drop a mail at rajesh@androidpolice.com. Sign in to your Android Police account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Google is tightening the limits on the free storage included with your Google Account. Android backups previously did not count against your storage quota, but that is changing. After quietly updating its support page in early July , Google is now emailing Android users to inform them that their backups will count against their storage limit.