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Google has rolled out some updates to the Locked Folder in the Google Photos app. Now, it's possible to set up and use Locked Folder on iOS. Also, the Google Photos app has a redesigned settings page

Google has launched a new page on its platform, named the "Transparency Center," it acts as a one stop shop for all of Google's product policies and resources for everyone to access and view.

Google Photos is getting a new tab called Memories, a permanent home for memories of events where you've taken photos and videos. You can also invite people to Memories now so they can add to them.

If you have a Google account that you have not used or signed into for at least two years, the company may delete that account and its contents like email, photos, and more starting in December 2023

The Magic Editor feature that's coming to Google Photos will let users remove and change items in photos with AI-based solutions. It will be added first to select Pixel phones later this year.

Google has brought video editing support to the Google Photos app on Chromebook. In a blog post, it has shared tips on how to create a movie using the app and the advanced tools provided.

Google Photos for Google One members is getting a bunch of editing features such as an HDR video effect, photo collage styles, and Magic Eraser, which help edit and enhance photos.

The Google Photos app for iPhones has now been updated. It fixes a crash bug that was happening to many users after Apple released the iOS 16.3.1 update for those phones on Tuesday.

Google has introduced new Android and Wear OS features, such as Reading Mode, faster streaming through the Google TV app, new Google Photos collage designs, and easier sharing of digital car keys.

Xiaomi has said that the Gallery app on MIUI will now be able to back up directly to Google Photos. It has been working with Google to implement the functionality, which will begin rolling out soon.

Google has said more video editing features will be landing on Chromebooks in the next few months. The headline feature is Google Photos movie editor, which will stitch films together for you.

Google announced the expansion of its printing services to Google Photo users in Canada and 28 European Countries who can now use their app to place print orders for delivery at the doorstep.

Google Photos is getting updates on Android and iOS that will make it display content in a tidier fashion so you can better manage it. The changes will arrive as soon as this week.

Google is developing two apps, one for iOS and another for Android which will simplify the migration from iPhone or iPad to an Android smartphone or tablet. An updated version suggests two ways.

Three UK has announced that its customers are now able to upgrade their Google One storage to 100GB for the next three months under an offer that it's running. 100GB typically costs £1.59 per month.

Google is getting rid of free, unlimited high-quality, new backups on Photos today. Find out what that means for you and how you can manage your storage across Photos, Drive, and Gmail.

Gmail now lets you save photo attachments in Gmail directly to Photos with a new shortcut button. It's rolling out to users with Workspace, G Suite Basic and Business, and personal Google accounts.

Google will now utilize new AI capabilities to resurface more meaningful memories in Google Photos while also offering you more control over what kind of moments you'd rather not relive at all.

Apple has introduced a new tool that will allow users to transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos. The tool will copy iCloud data and transfer it to Google Photos making it easier to switch ecosystems.

Today, Google announced more new features that are coming to Photos. One is an all-new video editor, but the service is also getting some features previously exclusive to Pixel owners.

Google Photos is adding a new 'Cinematic photos' feature that creates a 3D parallax effect on images and Memories to be served in the highlights. The app is also adding AI-powered collage styles.

A Photos update is now rolling out to Android users that adds a new Memories Live wallpaper option that cycles through images served in the Memories feature. There are no customization options yet.

A day after Google announced that it is scrapping free, unlimited high-quality Photos backups for all but Pixel users, a new report says that future Pixel devices will not be exempt from the change.

Google is moving selected editing features in Google Photos behind Google One subscription. For now, it has only moved the Color Pop filter for photos lacking depth information behind the paywall.

You can soon have your pictures saved in Google Photos automatically printed using machine learning and delivered to your house for $6.99 per month. The new service will roll out in the coming weeks.

A new Google Photos for Android update rolling out today brings new editor features such as a dedicated suggestions tab, granular editing options, and Portrait Light for the latest Pixels.

Samsung users are reporting that the enhanced motion photos captured on Samsung's One UI 2.5 are no longer backing up properly to Google Photos, with just the static images being saved.

Google has announced a new feature for Google Photos and certain Canon cameras, which lets users back up their photos to Google's service automatically over Wi-Fi if they have a smartphone.

Google is emailing users of Nest displays and Chromecast devices noting that it will begin adding location and date information to Google Photos slideshows on these devices starting September

After updating to Android 11 Beta 2, the Photos app is rolling back to an older version for some users. While some lost just the map view, others are taken back to the old design with the old logo.

Following the design refresh for the mobile apps, a new redesign for the Google Photos web client is rolling out to some users. The new UI ditches the hamburger menu for a sidebar with tabs.

Google is temporarily disabling auto backup of media from chat apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, etc. to save internet resources that are under strain due to the ongoing pandemic.

Google Photos is rolling out a server-side update for the Android app that adds a mute button to quickly mute videos while in the player. The feature is not tied to the latest app redesign.

Google has announced that its Photos service is getting a redesign starting today. The new app features a three-tab layout that make it easier to find your memories, and it has a new icon.

A teardown of the Photos app suggests that it might get the option to disable media backups for messaging apps like WhatsApp. The app may also allow disabling media autoplay for motion photos.

Google is constantly updating the app to make the experience for users better. Today, a new feature has been spotted - the ability to set your account profile picture directly from the app.

Last December, Facebook announced an initiative that let users move their media files to Google Photos. Earlier today, Facebook confirmed that the tool is now rolling out Facebook users worldwide.

Google has announced that it is improving the album sharing controls on Photos. The app now defaults to sharing albums with users with a Google account. Album owners can also remove contributors.