With most of our data tucked away in the cloud, transferring bits of this information into a new phone has also ... a means for users to back up the nitty gritty of their Android phone.

I accidentally erased a bunch of text messages on my Android phone. Is there a way to get them back? I need them.

Google is introducing an Android feature called Restore Credentials, which transfers your apps' sign-in credentials to a new phone. The feature copies existing functionality on iOS, and will make ...