Storage space on smartphones isn’t the problem it once was, but if you’re downloading a billion apps or have a cheaper phone, then it can sometimes still be an issue, and it’s one that an upcoming Android update – likely Android 13 – could solve. Google has announced (opens in new tab) that it’s working on an app archiving feature that would allow you to archive apps rather than deleting them. This would temporarily remove parts of an app, freeing up around 60% of the space it took up, but without deleting the app completely, so that it stays on your device and can quickly and easily be restored when you want to use it.
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