Google Photos has announced a significant change that brings several new features to the iOS version of the app.
Google Photos brings powerful new features to the iOS app.
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The update, revealed in a new official Google Photos help document, leverages machine learning to create editing suggestions based on the content of the specific image youre viewing.
A new suggestions carousel appears automatically when you select an image and tap the Edit icon. Sometimes these suggestions are designed to improve basic image processing functions like brightness and contrast. However, the app will also suggest other artistic features such as B&W portrait or warm or cool filters.
After applying a suggested edit, you can drill down into the individual controls and adjust them to your preference. This neatly provides the benefits of automatic image enhancement while retaining user control and creative input.
The video editor has also been updated to match the look and feel of the photo editor.
Google Photos added new machine learning-based suggestions and high-precision adjustments to the … [+] photo editor. Now available on iOS.
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Unsurprisingly, Google has now taken advantage of the new carousel to promote its exclusive subscriber-only effects with filters such as Color Pop, Radiant, Ember and Airy. These options are clearly branded with a Google One logo and serve as a constant in-your-face reminder of the functions youll be missing out on if you dont sign up for a paid account.
Its great to see the iOS app finally catch up with the Android version, and if you need help understanding the changes, Google has provided a dedicated guide specifically for iPhone users.
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