Google Photos App Could Soon Bring New Battery Saving Feature, Suggests APK Teardown
Jan 15, 2026 - 14:00
Google Photos backups usually drain the smartphone's battery, and Google now seems to be working to address this issue. A recent APK teardown of the Google Photos app suggests that Google Photos is preparing a new battery-preserving feature that will limit frequent backups. The “Optimize backup for battery life” feature will reportedly be available in the backup settings.