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4 Things You Didn’t Realize The Google Photos Android App Can Do

4 Things You Didn’t Realize The Google Photos Android App Can Do – By Damir Mujezinovic SlashGear
A powerful image recognition technology called Google Lens is integrated into the Android Google Photos app. With Google Lens, you can scan bar codes, identify objects, and translate text. So, if you’re wondering if the tree you photographed a couple of weeks ago is an oak or a maple, you can find out within seconds.

Your Pixel phone could have a built-in macro camera

Your Pixel phone could have a built-in macro camera — how to find out and use it – By Nikita Achanta Tom’s Guide
You’ll definitely want to learn how to use Macro mode on your Google Pixel phone. Macro photography has long been extremely popular with photographers and now on social media, with every smartphone owner wanting to capture the hidden detail in everyday objects.

Ode to Pixel Recorder

Ode to Pixel Recorder – By Abner Li 9to5Google

Recorder is for transcribing audio and that singular focus feels rare in modern apps that are packed to the brim with (tangentially) related capabilities. I almost equate it to a single-purpose physical tool, while the only other equivalent piece of software that comes to mind is Calculator.

Pixel Camera 9.2 Elevates Photography Experience

Pixel Camera 9.2 Elevates Photography Experience – By Igor Nowacki ts2.space

Summary: The Google Pixel series has received a significant update to its native camera app. In the latest Pixel Camera 9.2 version, users benefit from an array of enhancements including a new user interface and the introduction of Ultra HDR support for older Pixel models. This update provides a refined photography experience with improved controls and vibrant image processing capabilities.

How to Download All Your Media From Google Photos

How to Download All Your Media From Google Photos – By Jake Peterson Lifehacker
Cloud storage has changed the way we take care of our data. In the past, you needed to backup and transfer files between devices directly, or else you wouldn’t have them in multiple locations. If you took photos on your iPhone or Android, for example, you’d often want to plug it into your computer to make sure those photos were both backed up and easily accessible for sharing with friends, family, and the internet at large.

 

10 things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos

10 things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos – By Michael Perrigo chromeunboxed.com

You’re all probably fairly familiar with Google Photos, especially as it took the world by storm and most Google Account holders started to trust the service with their memories and pictures of loved ones and adventure a handful of years back. In recently times, Google has really taken Photos to the next level, adding a Memories tab, and upping its AI game.

Google Photos: How to search by date to find old pictures

Google Photos: How to search by date to find old pictures – By Coletta Whitehead Android Police
Google Photos is designed to be the place where your pictures live, but what good is simple storage if you can’t find the shots you’re looking for? Google Photos has some great search tools, and in addition to finding pictures featuring a particular subject, it can narrow your search based on when you uploaded them. Here’s how to search by date using your Android tablet or phone, iOS device, or the Google Photos web app to find the photos you want.

Google Photos Update Will Help You Hide Private Pictures

Google Photos Update Will Help You Hide Private Pictures – By Andrew Heinzman How-To Geek
Back in 2021, Google Photos introduced “Locked Folder,” a feature that allows you to hide images behind a password or biometric verification. But Locked Folder has two major limitations — it only works on Android, and it doesn’t support cloud backups. That’s changing today, as Google announces Locked Folder support for iOS, plus cloud backups for locked photos.

How Does Google Photos Know My Location Even When Location Is Off?

How Does Google Photos Know My Location Even When Location Is Off? – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
Google Photos is an excellent service, but like all things related to Google, there’s a bit of creepines involved in how uncannily good it is at certain tasks. You may have noticed location information on your photos, even if you have location disabled in the app and camera. What’s up with that?

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