Google Photos Archives

Google Photos temporarily disables image backups for messaging apps

Image backups in Google Photos have been disabled for WhatsApp, Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Helo, Instagram, LINE, Messages, and Viber.

Nadeem Sarwar
29 June 2020
19:10EDT

Google Photos redesign adds a map view and introduces a new logo

The Search tab now has a map view that lets users see where they clicked their photos and videos, complete with pinch and zoom gesture support.

Nadeem Sarwar
25 June 2020
12:35EDT

The trial of Google’s photo printing service is ending on June 30

There is a chance that the photo printing service might return with even wider availability.

Nadeem Sarwar
21 June 2020
13:31EDT

Facebook users worldwide can now transfer photos and videos to Google Photos

The Google Photos migration tool is a part of Facebook’s open-source Data Transfer Project.

Nadeem Sarwar
4 June 2020
23:53EDT

Google Photos now lets you share an album directly without creating a link

Albums in Google Photos can now be shared directly with contacts that have a Google account, but link sharing will still be available.

Nadeem Sarwar
19 May 2020
17:00EDT

Facebook’s new tool lets you transfer pictures and videos to Google Photos

The photo transfer tool is part of the Facebook Data Transfer Project, and will soon add support for more services apart from Google Photos.

Nadeem Sarwar
30 April 2020
12:13EDT

Free Google Photos book for Google Fi customers!

Stressed out from shopping? Play a little game to ease the mind. After that, you’ve got a free photo album you can make and that’s another gift checked.

Jules Wang
19 December 2018
15:45EST

Google Home Hub introduces a smart display without a camera

With privacy concerns abound as our homes smarten up, Google has decided against including a camera on its smart home hub.

Jules Wang
9 October 2018
11:39EDT

Google Assistant voices, Google Photos Color Pop now available

A slate of new Google features are rolling out to consumers for use at their leisure. Except for Color Pop. You’ll learn why.

Jules Wang
11 May 2018
15:51EDT

What happened to responsibility at Google I/O 2018? | #PNWeekly 304

Duplex was great and all. Android P made a big step towards wider, faster distribution. But what about privacy? We talk Google I/O on this week’s show.

Jules Wang
11 May 2018
11:01EDT

Google Photos introduces document scanning, colorized B&W photos

Sharing photos you take with the people that are in them should be easier. Google Photos will help to do that and much more with its AI.

Jules Wang
8 May 2018
14:02EDT

Like software updates, unlimited Google Photos storage for Pixel 2 lasts 3 years

Compression-free uploads will last up to 2021. From there, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will still get free though compressed backups.

Jules Wang
6 October 2017
11:32EDT

Free original Google Photos backups if you get Moto Z

Plan on getting the Moto Z in any form or fashion? You can back your pictures and movies up to Google Photos at full resolution for free.

Jules Wang
10 June 2016
12:29EDT

Nexus shutterbugs may get Google Photos sweetheart deal

If you take a lot of photos with your Nexus device, perhaps maybe even throughput photos on your dedicated camera, Google Photos may get interesting.

Jules Wang
29 May 2016
20:28EDT

Allo is a new messaging service that takes advantage of Google Photos

Eric Kay, Director of Engineering, announced a new messaging app called Allo.…

Jules Wang
18 May 2016
13:49EDT

Google brings its A game to April Fools’ with Cardboard Plastic, Photos emoji search, and more

As always, Google takes April Fools’ Day uniquely seriously, unveiling the Cardboard Plastic actual reality headset, parachute Express delivery, and more.

Adrian Diaconescu
1 April 2016
04:11EDT

Google Photos embraces the do-over with easily reversible edits

New Google Photos reversible edits for its Android app allow users to tweak and re-tweak their pics to get just the right look.

Stephen Schenck
29 March 2016
12:07EDT

Google Photos app gets a makeover, as new editing features come to web

We’re checking out the new Google Photos editing tools for its web interface, while learning about some interface changes for the Android app.

Stephen Schenck
2 March 2016
17:58EST

Google Photos gets shared collaborative albums

The Google Photos shared album feature we heard about back in September is finally ready to go live on Android, iOS, and the web.

Stephen Schenck
10 December 2015
11:36EST

Google Photos gets a couple new tools to help free up storage space

Google’s making it easier for users to free up Google Photos storage space thanks to a couple new features debuting this week.

Stephen Schenck
17 November 2015
17:45EST

Move over Google Photos, Focus lets you dive deeper

Google killed Gallery for its new cloud-backed Photos app and a lot of people hate it. To fill the gap respected developer Francisco Franco released Focus.