“Google frequently updates its applications to enhance the user experience and retain their user base. Recent leaks have hinted at some exciting new features that could be coming to Google Photos. Currently in the testing phase, these features aim to improve photo and video sharing, enhance organization, and help users manage important events.
According to a report by biz.crast.net, these features were discovered by app expert assembledebug, who examined the code underlying the Google Photos app. He shared his findings on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter. Although these features are not active in the app yet and may undergo changes, they show potential for making Google Photos even more user-friendly. Here are some of the features to look out for:
- Simplified Partner Sharing: Google is testing a sharing shortcut that simplifies sharing albums with your partner. Instead of navigating through a sharing menu, users can designate a contact as their partner during setup and share media with them with a single tap. Note that this feature currently supports only one partner and is distinct from the existing “Partner Sharing” feature.
- Automatic Album Archiving: Another feature under testing allows users to automatically move albums to an archive after 30 days. This archive serves as a space for storing albums, photos, and videos that users don’t want to appear in their main library or in automatically generated movies or animations. Additionally, users can enhance security by placing content in a locked folder protected by an additional passcode.
- Integrated Calendar: Google Photos may soon integrate with Google Calendar, enabling users to create reminders and events directly from the app. This feature suggests the ability to configure calendar events with details like time, title, and duration. It’s not yet clear how Google will leverage this capability, but it could potentially link Google Photos’ “Memories” feature with Google Calendar or convert photos of appointments and invitations into calendar events.
It’s worth noting that these features could be particularly appealing to Google One subscribers, as the code mentions benefits for them, such as reminders and auto-collection options.
Keep in mind that these features are still in the testing phase and are subject to change before potential implementation. Nonetheless, they hold promise for simplifying photo sharing, organizing albums, and seamlessly integrating Google Photos with Google Calendar, which could make life easier for users.”