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Apps

Google is phasing out direct Photos sync from the Drive for desktop app

Google is quietly discontinuing a desktop backup feature for Google Photos via Google Drive. Users have been sent emails this month, notifying them of the change and the transition to...

May 08, 2026 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google fixes broken Google Photos ZIP downloads over 4GB, adds repair tool for affected users

Google has acknowledged and fixed an issue that left some Google Photos users with broken ZIP downloads when exporting large archives through the Google One Storage Manager on desktop. In...

Apr 22, 2026 1 Min Read

Google Photos app tweaks, Gemini's Personal Intelligence now free, fix for annoying Wi-Fi problem, and more

Google is testing some changes to the Google Photos Editor, and it brings back the key controls to the main view. The company is also introducing a Wi-Fi Sync...

Mar 19, 2026 4 Min Read

Google Photos adds Ask Photos easy toggle to switch back to Classic Search, nifty date shortcut included

Google Photos’ product lead, Shimrit Ben-Yair, took to X to announce that the Google Photos app is getting a new toggle that lets users pick between Ask Photos...

Mar 10, 2026 2 Min Read

Apps

Google Photos not syncing web uploads to Android & iOS apps, fix coming

A growing number of Google Photos users are reporting a frustrating synchronization issue where images uploaded via the web version are failing to appear on mobile apps. The glitch, which...

Feb 17, 2026 2 Min Read

Apps

Wave of false CSAM flags on Google Photos locks users out of lifelong memories

A concerning number of Google Photos users are finding themselves suddenly cut off from years of family memories after automated systems mistakenly flag innocent photos as child sexual abuse material...

Feb 03, 2026 2 Min Read

Android

How to turn off the ‘Ask’ button in Google Photos and restore classic search

If you’ve opened Google Photos recently and felt a wave of frustration, you are not alone. After first teasing the feature in 2024 and expanding it widely in 2025...

Jan 15, 2026 2 Min Read

Android

Pixel owners voice disappointment as Magic Eraser feature becomes unreliable

What used to be a quick touch-up tool is now sparking long threads across support forums and Reddit, with people saying Magic Eraser misses wires, smears textures, or simply...

Sep 16, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

Pixel 10 leaks unveil AI Camera Coach and editing magic; Google opens up about Photos app update

Google should just hit the launch switch for the Pixel 10 already because the leaks keep pouring in. Just when we thought we knew practically everything about the upcoming flagships...

Aug 07, 2025 3 Min Read

Android

Is unlimited Google Photos storage really worth it? Pixel users don't think so

So, Android Authority’s recent survey dropped a bombshell: a staggering 82% of people are longing for the days when they could back up every selfie, sunset, and dog photo...

Nov 05, 2024 3 Min Read

Android

Older Google Pixel phones are now getting Magic Editor

Google is expanding the availability of its AI-powered Magic Editor feature to older Pixel smartphones, allowing users to leverage advanced editing capabilities within the Google Photos app. Last month...

May 22, 2024 1 Min Read

Android

Google Photos 'My Week' feature still in the works, will get option to like shared photos and videos

While digging into the code of the latest Google Photos update (version 6.81.0.630134183) through an ‘APK Peek,’ I noticed an interesting detail about the upcoming...

May 04, 2024 1 Min Read