Google just rolled out the Android backup feature we’ve been waiting for all year

Google has introduced a long-awaited feature enabling automatic backup of photos and videos from Android devices to Windows PCs without relying on cloud storage, via the Quick Share mechanism. The capability arrives with Google Play services v26.43, though deployment occurs gradually so users may experience staggered access. Samsung phones and PCs are not initially supported according to earlier teardowns.

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