- Google Photos introduces automatic stacking of similar images thanks to artificial intelligence, making it easier to organize and view duplicate photos.
- The feature allows you to easily select and share the best shot from among multiple captures grouped in your gallery.
- Space management becomes crucial with the end of unlimited storage, and tips are being shared to free up space in Google Photos without deleting images.
- The update is rolling out first to Pixel phones and gradually to other compatible Android devices.
Google Photos continues to consolidate itself as one of the most relevant applications for manage and edit photos from your mobileOver the years, the app has evolved beyond simple image management and now offers AI-powered features that aim to make organizing our galleries easier and more efficient. The latest Google Photos update brings exciting new features that directly impact how we store and share our memories.
Current reality imposes new rules: Free unlimited storage is gone, and now Google Photos space is shared with Gmail and Google Drive files, limiting it to 15GB total. This situation has prompted many users to look for tricks to optimize the use of Google Photos without losing valuable images.We'll tell you in detail about the new AI-powered features coming soon, and how you can make the most of them to save your storage space without sacrificing your photo archive.
Artificial intelligence and the stacking of similar images
One of the The most notable new feature is Google Photos' ability to analyze similar photos and automatically group them together.. Thanks to AI, the application stack similar shots, such as bursts or repeated scenes, so within the gallery you'll only see the main image for each group. The rest won't disappear or be deleted, but remain accessible at any time for viewing or retrieval.
How to access all stacked screenshots and choose the best photo
The operation is intuitive: if you want to see all the variants of a stacked image, just hold your finger on the visible photo. Immediately, all grouped captures will be displayed so you can review them and select which ones you prefer to share or keep individually.
This system allows you, instead of overloading the gallery with almost identical images, to select In just a few seconds, the most appropriate or attractive version to share with your contacts.
Advantages for space management and user experience
In a context where storage space is limited and each mega counts, Grouping duplicate or similar photos is a major advantage. Optimize memory management in your Google account y allows you to find the image you are looking for sooner, also speeding up backup and restore processes.
Furthermore, this new approach prevents you from losing sight of alternative versions or relevant moments of your memories, since everything is still available, although more organized.
Tricks to free up space in Google Photos without losing your images
Due to the withdrawal of free unlimited storage, it is advisable to adopt good practices to save space and keep your visual archive safeHere are some basic tips:
- Review and delete blurry, duplicate, or irrelevant photos using Google Photos auto-suggestions.
- Download and save essential images locally that you want to keep before deleting files from the cloud.
- Take advantage of compression options that the application offers to reduce the size of photos and videos while maintaining reasonable quality.
- Manage your storage space by checking the Google storage dashboard (one.google.com/storage/management), which provides a breakdown by file type and recommendations for freeing up space.
Who receives the news first?
The update that incorporates these functionalities is arriving graduallyThe first to receive it are the Pixel device users from Google, followed by the latest models from other Android phone manufacturers. You don't need to install additional apps; just have the latest updated version of Google Photos.
The application development team continues to improve AI capabilitiesThe goal is for Google Photos to not only identify similar or duplicate photos, but learn the tastes and habits of each user to offer even more personalized recommendations in the organization and selection of featured images.
The incorporation of these functions They allow you to optimize storage space and make it easier to find specific memories.. For more details on how Google Photos works and how it integrates with other features, you can check out our basic guide to how Google Photos works.
