New Delhi: Google is rolling out its major update for Photos. In this major update, they have unveiled the latest six AI-powered tools to make editing, creating, and searching images more intuitive. According to some reports, the latest features are powered by Gemini’s imaging tool Nano Banana, and include more innovative editing options that can remove sunglasses, fix smiles, and reimagine photos in new styles. In addition, Google has also added Ask Photos, an AI-driven search tool that helps users find specific images or details using voice or text commands. This update aims to turn the Photos into an intelligent platform that understands natural language prompts.
This major update will be available across Android, iOS and the web, with some features rolling out first in select regions, including the US and India. Now, let’s discuss the six new tools that come with this latest major update:
Editing with simple prompts: The latest Help me edit option now supports personalised fixes, allowing users to type requests. The company has stated that Google Photos uses images from the users’ private face groups to generate personalised, accurate edits of people in their photo library.
Redesigned Editor: Google is rolling out the latest update to Photos that lets users edit images just by describing what they want to change using text or voice commands. Instead of manually adjusting sliders or switching between tools, users can now rely on natural language to make quick edits. The update also unveils the redesigned photo editor to iOS in the US, featuring gesture-based controls and one-tap editing suggestions for a simpler, more intuitive experience.
Editing with Nano Banana: It is now integrated into Google Photos, users can describe creative ideas, and the application will automatically generate the latest versions instantly.
Editing with Template: Google is also adding a Create with AI section under the Create tab. These latest templates are powered by Nano Banana and will help users create images instantly based on popular edits. Google is adding the latest Create with AI section to the Create tab on Android in the US and India. The company has also stated that it has plans to launch personalised templates in the coming weeks in the US, which will use details from the users’ photo libraries to generate custom edits tied to their hobbies and experiences, such as doodles or cartoon-style recreations.
Search Photos with Ask Photos: Ask Photos is the latest AI-powered tool in Google Photos that will help users find images and information more naturally. Users can type or say what they are looking for, and the application will show the most relevant photos or details from their library. Google also stated that the features are expanding to over 100 new countries and 17 additional languages, making the feature accessible to more users globally.
Ask Button: Google is going to add the latest Ask button in the Photos to help users interact more easily with their pictures. When the users tap the button while viewing a photo, they can ask questions about what is in the image, find related moments, or describe the kind of edits they want. The AI will then make those changes in seconds. Users can either type their question or choose from the suggested prompts that appear on screen to get started.
