C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR You’ll soon have a digital closet built right into Google Photos. The feature catalogs the clothes you are wearing in your photo library, allowing you to mix and match outfits and try them on virtually. Google will start the rollout next week for users in the US, India, … Read More “Get ready to start planning your next fit check with this new Google Photos tool” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced the June 2026 Android Drop, which includes several features now expanding to more Android devices. The Phone by Google app is getting fake call detection, powered by encrypted RCS, to warn you if a scammer is spoofing a trusted contact’s number. Circle to Search’s multi-object outfit … Read More “6 new features in the June 2026 Android Drop” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a new “Incremental Takeout for Photos” feature that lets users schedule recurring exports of their Google Photos library. After the initial full export, future exports will only include photos and videos that were added, edited, or changed since the last successful backup. Previously, exporting Google Photos … Read More “Google Photos finally fixes one of Takeout’s biggest annoyances” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos search is frustrating some users, with many claiming Gemini-powered features make it harder to quickly find specific images. Complaints have surfaced on Reddit and X, with photographers saying AI-generated descriptions often get in the way of traditional photo search. Turning it off appears to restore a faster, … Read More “This simple fix solves Google Photos’ worsening search problem” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Google makes plenty of great Android apps, but that’s largely expected. After all, it is the de facto custodian of Android, and it really should lead by example in that regard. There’s a good chance, then, that many of your apps on your phone are made by Google. But can … Read More “Survey says this is our readers’ most cherished Google app” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new features in the Photos app to let you edit videos made from Memories. The process involves using the same video editor as the existing Highlight video feature. Additionally, the Highlight video feature itself may be getting two new features to accommodate images better. Memories in … Read More “Google Photos could soon give you more tools to make your Memories shine” »
Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos could add a “New for you” section in the Create tab to showcase AI-generated collages, remixed images, animations, and cinematic photos. The feature doesn’t introduce new creations but gives existing AI-generated content a dedicated home outside the Memories carousel. The app might also introduce 11 new video … Read More “Google Photos is turning its Create tab into an AI content hub” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google will no longer let users back up photos and videos to Google Photos via the Google Drive desktop app. The company recommends setting up backup folders via the Google Photos website or using the web app. Expect the change to take effect on August 10, although you won’t … Read More “Google is killing this handy way to back up PC folders to Google Photos” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is adding a wardrobe-planning mode that works off pictures you’ve taken of your clothing We first spotted development work on the tool earlier this month. After first debuting on Android devices, including the new Moto Razr lineup, Google plans to extend the feature to iOS users. … Read More “Google Photos wardrobe planner lets you be Cher in Clueless” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos appears to be testing a redesigned Collections tab with a cleaner layout. The new UI reorganizes each collection into a scrollable section. Those sections can also be collapsed, and the app remembers your preferred layout. It seems like Google Photos is one of the apps that the … Read More “Google Photos is testing a big redesign for the Collections tab” »
