Google is changing how Android backups use your Google account storage. Here's what the update means and how much extra space it uses.

Google says the typical Android backup is small enough that most users won't notice a meaningful change in their available storage.

Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days.

Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.

Nothing tests your backup strategy like discovering it was mostly a feeling.