App archiving has been available on Android since last year, but Google is now making it an automatic process for those who opt-in.
Running out of space on your Android device? Google’s Play Store now offers an “auto-archive” feature that downsizes unused apps without losing the personal data attached to them.
Google introduced app archiving last year, but it will now be an automatic process, if you opt in. Archiving removes the core parts of an app while retaining personal data, freeing up space to install other apps or documents; the app’s icon also stays on your phone.
