Google has unveiled a new feature called Memories view in Google Photos, designed to enhance the experience of reliving and sharing memorable moments. This AI-powered feature aims to address the challenge of organizing thousands of digital photos and videos that often get cluttered with duplicates and unwanted files.
Since its introduction four years ago, the Memories carousel in Google Photos has been used by over half a billion people every month. However, the feature had some room for improvement. With the new Memories view, Google seeks to provide users with a curated and organized space for their most significant memories.
The new Memories view has a scrapbook-like layout that allows users to not only relive their most meaningful experiences but also customize and share them. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, this feature identifies the best photos and videos from a user’s collection and brings them to the forefront of Google Photos.
According to Brandom Im, Senior Product Manager of Google Photos, users have full control over their memories. They can choose to save their favorite memories to the Memories view or create new ones from scratch. The Memories view even allows users to add or remove specific photos and videos, giving them complete autonomy.
An exciting aspect of the new AI features is the ability of Google Photos to suggest customizable titles for photos and albums. By incorporating generative AI technology, Google can match text to existing images. While the suggested titles may not always be perfect, users have the flexibility to write their own or receive alternative choices and provide feedback on the results.
Memories are often collective experiences that people want to share with others. To facilitate this, Google Photos enables users to invite friends and family to contribute their own photos and videos to a shared space. In the near future, Google plans to introduce the option of sharing memories as videos that can be sent through messaging or social media apps.
The improved Memories view, along with its new AI tools, is currently available to users in the United States and will be rolled out to other users soon. With its focus on personalized and curated content, Google aims to make reliving and sharing memories a seamless and enjoyable experience for all users of Google Photos.
