The Economic Times

Deleting photos to free up space from your smartphone? This Google Photos mistake could wipe them from your phone too

Deleting photos in Google Photos can remove them from your device and other synced devices. Users should use the 'Free up space' option to reclaim phone storage safely. The 'Delete from device' command removes individual photos from the phone while keeping cloud backups. Backed-up items remain in Trash for sixty days, offering recovery time. Understanding these distinct commands protects years of cherished photographs.