Google is taking steps to enhance the organization features in Google Photos. Among the most notable changes is the relocation of the Lens shortcut to a secondary submenu, which will be replaced by a new “Add to” button. This improvement is expected to simplify the process of adding photos to albums.
Alongside this change, users will notice other user interface enhancements, including an enlarged backup button, clearer dates for photos, and an upgraded search functionality within albums. My personal Google Photos library is quite chaotic, containing over ten years’ worth of photos, videos, and numerous screenshots. Despite housing countless precious memories, I’ve seldom taken the time to organize them.
However, with these upcoming changes, I might finally be motivated to utilize albums more effectively. When searching for quality-of-life enhancements for Google Photos, Android Authority revealed several improvements on the horizon. The key update revolves around the album feature.
Currently, users can add photos to an album by selecting “Add to album” from an options menu. The reorganization will create a more intuitive “Add to” button in place of the Lens icon, making it easier to choose from archived images or locked folders. While Lens has been marketed as a valuable feature, the new “Add to” button appears to offer a more practical use of the interface.
Google doesn’t intend to eliminate Lens, but rather reposition it where it can be more appropriately accessed. In addition to the new organizational methods, the photos app will feature a larger backup button, clearer photo dates, and improved album search options. Google is also working on a new account switcher for users with multiple accounts.
Currently, these updates are not visible to users, but they will become available in future updates. Meanwhile, Google recently moved user Memories, which sparked frustration among many users, as well as modified search results to show a wider range of images.
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