IPhone and iPad users get an advantage that Android phone owners have been enjoying for almost a year: automatic backups for Google One.
That has been available on the Android side since September 2019, at least for paid subscribers of Google’s cloud storage service. Now iOS users who also pay for Google One will be able to do the same, according to a blog post. A new Google One app to be released soon will offer the ability, and now backups will be free even if you don’t subscribe to the Google service.
It is easy to understand why this has become such a big problem. Our smartphones have become a storage closet for countless photos, songs, movies, and messages. Even if you buy the higher-capacity version of your favorite flagship device, you may occasionally run out of space. Services like Google One can rescue you in that situation.
When the new Google One mobile app launches, all iOS users will have to do is download the app and sign in with a valid Google account. From there, Google will do all the heavy lifting as it backs up photos, text messages, contacts, emails, and more to its cloud storage service.
Additionally, Google is making it easy to sort all of these files with a new storage manager feature. Available through mobile and desktop apps for users, this tool will make it easier to see how much free space is left, while also allowing you to add or remove files without having to leave the app. For anyone using free storage, there will also be an option to block an update through the administrator.
Having a reliable and easy way to move files is especially useful for free Google One users, as storage is limited to 15GB. For anyone who needs a little more space to play, paid plans start at $ 1.99 a month. Relatively, Apple iCloud service It only offers 5GB of free space – the choice is clear when it comes to saving some money here.
Paid Google One subscribers will also be able to share their plan with up to five other users through the family exchange and will be subject to premium customer support. Some areas will receive special bonus credits to spend on the Play Store, as well as discounts and benefits, depending on the region in which users live.
As for the new Google One application, it is available now from Google play for Android users, but fans of iPhone storage will have to wait a little longer. There is currently no release date set other than “coming soon.” That should give users enough time to start examining what should be saved through cloud storage and what should be discarded, at a minimum.
