Google Photos, the popular photo management and backup service from Google, is reportedly working on new features to help users manage their ever-growing libraries more effectively. According to recent discoveries in the app's code by various sources, including AssembleDebug and PiunikaWeb, Google Photos may introduce a 'Hide clutter' setting that will automatically filter out certain types of media from the main photo grid.
The new feature is said to hide backed-up photos like screenshots, GIFs, and memes without deleting them. This means users can still access these images when needed but won't have to see them cluttering up their main photo feed. The 'Hide clutter' setting is expected to be available in the app settings.
Additionally, Google Photos may also be redesigning its Memories tab, replacing the collage-style presentation with larger, rectangular images that are all the same size. Users will reportedly have a toggle switch to turn off Google's AI-assisted memory title suggestions if they prefer.
These changes aim to make managing photo libraries in Google Photos more efficient and user-friendly. The 'Hide clutter' setting, in particular, should help declutter the main photo grid by hiding less important images while keeping them accessible. The redesigned Memories tab is expected to provide a cleaner and more streamlined presentation of memories.
Google Photos has been continuously evolving to meet users' needs, with recent additions like Photo Stacks and automatic categorization of screenshots, IDs, receipts, and other documents. The new features are likely to be welcomed by users who have accumulated large collections of photos and want an easier way to manage them.
