Google Photos automatically deletes backed-up photos to save space

PanARMENIAN.Net - Google Photos is a handy way to backup and organize images, and starting Tuesday, November 17, Android users are getting new features to help with the task, Engadget reports.

First, a "Free Up Space" option in the Settings menu will automatically delete photos stored on your mobile device that have already been backed up in the cloud. To make sure that you don't delete any copies that you might need on your phone or tablet, you'll have to confirm the action before it happens.

Users will also be able to nix any photos stored on their device's SD card from inside the app so they won't continue to be visible there. On the web, you can opt for the smaller "High quality" setting after photos have been uploaded in "Original quality." Doing so not only saves space with smaller files, but those files won't count against the storage cap like the full resolution images do.