Google Photos Locked Folder expands to iOS and Web with Cloud Backup

Google has started rolling out the option for users to back up their Locked Folder, allowing access to protected photos and videos across devices using a passcode. The Locked Folder feature was initially launched in 2021. Continue reading “Google Photos Locked Folder expands to iOS and Web with Cloud Backup”

Google rolls out ‘Memories view’ to Google Photos

Google has introduced a new feature called Memories in Google Photos. It’s like a scrapbook of your memories that is automatically organized with the help of AI. Continue reading “Google rolls out ‘Memories view’ to Google Photos”

Google Photos for web gets new editing features for Google One subscribers

Google has expanded the editing capabilities for Google One members, making them accessible on the web version of Google Photos. In February, Google One introduced features like Magic Eraser and HDR video effects. Continue reading “Google Photos for web gets new editing features for Google One subscribers”

Google introduces AI-powered Magic Editor tool in Photos

At its I/O event, Google revealed Magic Editor, an innovative editing tool that leverages generative AI to help you transform your photos and simplify your editing process. Continue reading “Google introduces AI-powered Magic Editor tool in Photos”

Google Photos could get video unblur tool soon

Google Photos is getting Video Unblur, which may be released for the upcoming Pixel 8, according to a recent report by 9to5Google from its APK teardown. Continue reading “Google Photos could get video unblur tool soon”

Google One adds Magic Eraser, HDR video effect and more

Google has announced that Magic Eraser, along with additional Google Photos features, will be available to more people through Google One and other enhanced editing features. The tech giant has also revealed that they have added AI-powered editing tools like Magic Eraser that was first introduced with the Pixel 6 series. Continue reading “Google One adds Magic Eraser, HDR video effect and more”

Google Photos gets a new collage editor and new features

Google is rolling a major update to Google Photos that brings a new collage editing tool in addition to a number of other new modifications to Memories. In addition to redesigning Memories, the update, according to Google, will also add new memory types, memory styles, and memory sharing, as well as a collage editor tool. Recently, Google announced new, animated emoji for Android. Continue reading “Google Photos gets a new collage editor and new features”

Apple launches new service that lets you automatically transfer your photos from iCloud to Google Photos

Apple has recently started offering a way that let iCloud users transfer their photos and videos to Google Photos quickly and easily. Continue reading “Apple launches new service that lets you automatically transfer your photos from iCloud to Google Photos”

Google Photos Express Backup rolls out widely for users in India

Finally, Google is rolling out Express backup in Google Photos to all the Android users in India. After testing the Express backup feature with a small percentage of people in the last December, the company has started releasing to a large number of users. Continue reading “Google Photos Express Backup rolls out widely for users in India”

Google silently bumps Live album limit in Photos to 20,000

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Google which announced Live Albums in early October this year offers Google Photos users an easy way to create albums that automatically add new photos of specific people and pets. However, the limit was 10,000 on the private album which was considered too low; thankfully, Google has now raised the private album limit to match the shared album limit at 20,000 images. Continue reading “Google silently bumps Live album limit in Photos to 20,000”

Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust background blur and change focus

Google PhotosGoogle Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust the background blur and change the focus. To edit, just pull up a portrait photo in Google Photos, then tap the editing icon to get to the editing menu, then click it one more time to edit depth and focus. Continue reading “Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust background blur and change focus”

Google Photos update hints at restoring backups while charging, guidance for backup conditions

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Google Photos has gained a new update which doesn’t bring any major changes to the surface. However, a teardown reveals that there might be a new informative boxes coming that can explain why backups aren’t running, and the ability to backup only when charging the phone might be making a return.  Continue reading “Google Photos update hints at restoring backups while charging, guidance for backup conditions”

Google Photos gets new ‘live album’ automatic sharing, and depth editor

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Google has introduced the ‘Live Album’ feature that can turn any album into a live album. You can just choose the people you want to see, and Google Photos will automatically add photos of them to your album as you take them and then share the album with family and friends. Continue reading “Google Photos gets new ‘live album’ automatic sharing, and depth editor”

Google might be testing Color Pop, manual bokeh effects in Google Photos

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Google might be testing new Color Pop, along with manual bokeh effects.  as some users are reporting to have gotten the new editing tools The Color Pop keeps the focus of the photo in color and desaturates the rest of the shot. The manual bokeh lets you do something similar by blurring the background instead of desaturated. Continue reading “Google might be testing Color Pop, manual bokeh effects in Google Photos”