Google Makes Android Photo Backups Easier With New Windows PC Feature
Google is making it easier for Android users to back up photos and videos directly to Windows PCs without relying on cloud storage.
The company has introduced an automatic media backup capability through Google Play services version 26.43, expanding Quick Share beyond manually initiated file transfers. The feature is designed to let supported Android devices copy selected media to Windows computers automatically.
For users managing growing photo and video collections, the update could provide a convenient way to maintain local copies without paying for additional cloud storage. However, device compatibility and the availability of some features remain unclear.
How the feature would work
Google acknowledged the feature on Nov. 2, months after Android Authority first spotted it in an April teardown of Google Play services.
According to Google’s November system services release notes, the feature, listed under the Device Connectivity section of Google Play services version 26.43, allows Android...
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