Google Photos Web Update: Big Feature Still Missing

Google Photos for web has received a major update, featuring a range of new editing tools such as Color Pop, Sky suggestions, and Portrait Blur. The platform is a popular choice for cloud photo storage and makes it easy to share pictures between devices. While the new update brings new features to the web version that were previously only available on mobile, it still lacks one major tool: Magic Eraser. This AI-powered feature removes unwanted objects from photos and replaces them with the background using context from the image. Magic Eraser is currently only available on Google Pixel phones, which gives Pixel users a unique advantage. However, users can access the new editing features on the web version by subscribing to Google One, Google’s paid subscription service. The cheapest subscription tier is Basic for $1.99 a month, which includes access to the Photos tools, 100GB of storage, and extra benefits. Despite this significant update, the lack of Magic Eraser is a disappointment for users who rely on it for photo editing. While Magic Eraser may be controversial due to its impact on photo authenticity, it can sometimes be helpful in removing distractions from an image. Other competitors in the market are offering AI image tools and alternatives to Google Photos’ Magic Eraser.