Nuked Google photos will no longer backup images and videos saved by default (via Android Police). Previously, Google’s photo backup platform would automatically upload all images saved to your Android or iOS device. Now, Google says that feature is turned off, and you’ll have to run manual backups on specific folders.
Google is citing the surge in image sharing following the onset of the covid-19 pandemic. Backup & sync has been turned off for device folders created by messaging apps like WhatsApp, messages, and Kik.
