Google Photos Might Soon Give You More Control Over How Your Photos and Videos are Backed Up

Google Photos Might Soon Give You More Control Over How Your Photos and Videos are Backed Up

Google Photos Backup Schedule Could Give You More Control Over Your Cloud Storage If you’ve ever worried about Google Photos eating into your mobile data or slowing down your phone during peak hours, relief may be on the way. New evidence suggests Google is testing a backup schedule feature that would let users decide exactly when their photos and videos are uploaded to the cloud. This long-requested upgrade could arrive in a future update of the Google Photos app for both Android and iOS—offering smarter, more personalized cloud management. Credit: Future / Chris Hall The discovery comes from code buried in the latest Android version of Google Photos, as first reported by Android Authority . While the feature isn’t live yet, internal references point to a redesigned backup settings screen built with Android 16’s new Expressive UI framework. More importantly, it hints at granular scheduling options that go beyond today’s basic “back up only on Wi-Fi” toggle. Why Timing Matters for Photo Ba…