# Smartphone Cloud Storage Tools Google Created a Backup Tool for iPhone Owners to Store Data By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-tool References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/google-one-free-iphone-android-backup-170027360.html) & [about.google](https://about.google/) Google announced that it is releasing a new back up tool, that can be used by iOS device owners to save data. Previously google added a similar feature for Android users, where they could back up their device to Google One. However, creating a backup tool for [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-to-android) users will mean that the majority of smartphone owners will be able to back up their device with Google, and it will be accessible without a Google One subscription. Google also released a Google One application for iOS users, which will be equipped with [storage management features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonefocused-storage-management). Storage management features will help users efficiently manage files from their devices. [Google one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vpn-by-google-one) also has a membership plan where customers pay $2 each month for 100GB of cloud storage. Image Credit: Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cross-platform Backup Tools:** Creating backup tools for multiple platforms like Google did will be a disruptive innovation opportunity for similar companies. - **Cloud Storage for Non-google Device Users:** Providing cloud storage services for non-Google device users will open opportunities for similar companies to tap into this market. - **Integrated Storage Management Features:** Integrating storage management features to backup and cloud storage apps will provide a better user experience and create opportunities for similar features in other related apps. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cloud Storage Services:** Providing backup and cloud storage services to non-Google and non-Apple device users is a potential disruptive opportunity for companies in this industry. - **Mobile Device Backup Solutions:** Developing backup tools for cross-platform use is a potential disruptive opportunity for companies in this industry. - **Mobile Device Management Apps:** Integrating storage management features to backup and cloud storage apps provide insights for similar features in mobile device management apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Data-Transferring Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-to-android.md) - [Complimentary Data Backup Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-temporary-cloud-backup.md) - [VPN Service Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vpn-by-google-one.md) - [AI Photo Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-ai.md) - [Private Photo Storage Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-photo-storage.md) - [Storage-Saving iPhone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macpaw.md) - [Affordable AI Subscription Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-ai-plus.md) - [Automated File Backup Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synology-beedrive.md) - [Automated Backup Cloud Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synology-beestation.md)