Google Photos, the popular photo storage and management app from Google, is working on a new feature to help users reduce clutter in their photo feed. This upcoming feature aims to give users more control over what appears in their main photo feed, ultimately enhancing the overall user experience.
Initially spotted last month, this new feature was discovered through some code strings. Now, more details have emerged along with screenshots showcasing how it will work once enabled.
Currently, Google Photos displays all photos stored in the DCIM folder, which typically includes camera images. However, when users back up photos from other apps like WhatsApp or Office Lens, these images get mixed in with camera photos, potentially cluttering the main view.
The latest version of Google Photos (v6.813) will introduce a dedicated “Photos view” section in the app’s settings. This section will offer users four options for customizing how backed-up images from other apps are displayed:
– Show all: Display all backed-up images in the main Photos view.
– Hide clutter: Hide lower-priority content like GIFs and memes from other apps while keeping other photos visible.
– Show none: Prevent backed-up images from other apps from appearing in the main Photos view but still keep them accessible elsewhere.
– Custom: Allow users to choose which apps they want to see photos from in the main Photos view.
Currently, the “Custom” option is only available for WhatsApp, but support for other apps is expected to be added in future updates. Backed-up images from other apps will be tagged accordingly for easy identification and management on primary and secondary devices.
This new feature is set to be a valuable addition for Google Photos users who rely on it for both storage and photo management. With more control over their photo feed, users can better organize their photos and avoid clutter. While this feature is not yet live, it has great potential to enhance the overall Google Photos experience once it becomes available to users.
