Google now counts all Android backup data toward Google Account storage, but takes minimal space; TechRadar adds good and bad news

Android backups now count toward Google Account storage, giving users more control. TechRadar reports the change has both positive and negative implications, though backups consume minimal space.

• Android just made a big change to your backups — and there's good news and bad news
• Google’s latest Android backup change uses more storage
• Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap
• All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage, but it won’t take up much space