If you already pay for Amazon Prime, Amazon Photos is the cheapest option. Prime includes unlimited full-resolution photo storage plus 5 GB for video.
By default, yes. iCloud uses Standard data protection unless you change it, so Apple keeps the keys, and Google doesn't describe Google Photos as end-to-end encrypted.
Google says it doesn't use your Photos data to train AI models outside Google Photos. The main exception is if you connect Photos to Gemini or other Google services.
Starting in iOS 27.3, Apple checks public iCloud links for harmful content. Here's what that covers, what it doesn't, and how encrypted public links differ.
Yes, a few. If you have Amazon Prime, Amazon Photos includes unlimited full-resolution photo storage plus 5 GB for video, and Flickr Pro advertises unlimited storage with full-resolution uploads.
Deleting a photo doesn't always erase every copy. Here's where deleted photos linger, from Trash to the cloud, and how Ente handles a delete for good.
Learn how to add and change Google Photos emoji reactions on Android and iPhone, troubleshoot missing reactions, and manage who can see your shared albums.
Ole Bielfeldt won Nikon Small World 2026 by freezing inkjet droplets mid-air. How he got the shot, and why Ente is the best way to keep everyday moments safe.
Google's new privacy policy could let information from your connected photos and emails shape the ads you see. Here's what changed and why it matters.
You don't need to know how to code to care about open source. Here's why transparency matters when it comes to your photos and privacy.
Apple removed Advanced Data Protection for UK users. This piece explains what that means for iCloud Photos, backups, and who holds the encryption keys.
Spatial Reframing, Extend and an updated Clean Up tool can change what appears in a photograph. Here is how to keep the camera original and the finished edit in a private archive.
iOS 27 changes who pays for shared-album storage and introduces optional albums that expire after 30 days. Here is what to check before your next group album.
A decade of photos can reveal far more than memories - they can map your home, relationships, routines, and life story. The question is: who gets to see all of that, and what happens when your photo library isn't really yours?
Lost your phone with 2FA codes on it? Here's how to get back into your accounts, and how to make sure it never happens again.
Got a new phone? Here's how to move your 2FA codes over, whatever app you use—Google Authenticator, Aegis, Authy, Bitwarden, 2FAS, or Ente Auth.
A detailed comparison of Google Photos Partner Sharing and iCloud Shared Photo Library — participants, storage, editing, privacy, and how they handle your photos.
Every time you share a photo of your child online, you're handing over more than a memory. Here's how to share family photos privately, without giving up control.
Backing up only what matters
A complete step-by-step guide to exporting your photos from Google Photos using Takeout—whether you're backing up, switching to iCloud, Ente, or more.
A complete beginner’s guide to switching from Windows to GNU/Linux—learn how to back up, choose a distro, install Linux, and take back your privacy and control.
Ente’s privacy policy, simplified: we can’t see your data, you can export or delete it anytime, and we only collect what’s needed—no fluff, no lock-in.
Learn how to disable iCloud Photos backups, export your data, and remove stored media from Apple’s cloud—regain full control of your photos with ease.
Easily collect photos from friends after a wedding, trip, or party—no app or account needed. Just share a link and let guests upload privately via Ente.