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Google launches Video Remix in Google Photos News Updates 

Google launches Video Remix in Google Photos

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Google Photos has added Video Remix to Google Photos, powered by the Gemini Omni model. The new feature, located under the Create tab, allows users to “transform ordinary videos into share-worthy moments in just a few taps,” the company said. Instantly apply cinematic relighting to spruce up a dark clip, swap out a plain background for something fun, or add artistic... Read More
Google brings photo to video feature to Google Photos News 

Google brings photo to video feature to Google Photos

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Google Photos announced a new creative tools which had formerly been available in Gemini and YouTube. The most prominent feature lets users make short videos from photos saved in the photo gallery. “Imagine that perfect selfie with friends from a few years ago suddenly coming to life with subtle movements, or a cherished photo of your parent as a child... Read More
Google to use SynthID to Reimagine in Magic Editor Updates 

Google to use SynthID to Reimagine in Magic Editor

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Google Photos will begin using SynthID, a technology that embeds an imperceptible, digital watermark directly into AI-generated images, audio, text or video, to mark images edited with generative AI using Reimagine in Magic Editor. Google says this helps people identify AI-generated content quickly and easily. This is part of a growing trend of generative AI tools using digital watermarks and... Read More
Google’s AI photo tools now for all Google Photos users Updates 

Google’s AI photo tools now for all Google Photos users

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Google Photos has expanded its AI editing tools—Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light—to all users without a subscription. Selena Shang, a senior product manager, offers tips for maximizing these tools, highlighting the importance of layering edits, using different selection methods, and utilizing the strength slider for fine-tuning effects. Read More
Google Photos expands AI editing tools to more users News 

Google Photos expands AI editing tools to more users

GaryPageau
Beginning May 15, Google Photos announced it is making available once-exclusive photo editing features like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light to all users of Google Photos. Previously, those features were only available to Google One subscribers. The company is also expanding the availability of Magic Editor. the generative AI photo editor, to all Pixel devices, not just Pixel 8... Read More
Google to remove photos from inactive accounts News 

Google to remove photos from inactive accounts

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Google recently shared an update regarding its policies on inactive accounts, announcing it will remove photos from inactive accounts from December 2023 onwards. (An “inactive account” is any account that hasn’t been accessed for two years.) After July 19, 2023, the Google Album Archive will not be available any longer. After Google retired Picasa in 2016, all your content from... Read More
Google Photos expands print options, expands canvas offerings News 

Google Photos expands print options, expands canvas offerings

GaryPageau
Google Photos is expanding printing options, bringing it in line with more traditional printing services. Previously, Google Photos would use its AI select 10 photos for its premium photo service or users could pick up 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10 prints at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. New to Google Photos is a ship-to-home option in the United States, starting at $0.18... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Talking cameras, smartphones and photowalks with Jefferson Graham Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Talking cameras, smartphones and photowalks with Jefferson Graham

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Jefferson Graham, photographer, journalist, musician, and former USA Today tech columnist, as he launches his new website, The Best Photowalk.  Graham talks about the switch from film to digital, what camera makers are doing wrong, why Google Photos is the turkey of the year, which photobook service is his favorite (and his least favorite) and much more. Read More
Google Photos adds Cinematic effect, more Memories options New Products News 

Google Photos adds Cinematic effect, more Memories options

GaryPageau
Google Photos has updated how it presents photos and memories with a new “Cinematic” effect. Cinematic photos use machine learning to predict the image’s depth and produces a simulated 3D representation (even if the original image doesn’t include depth information. Cinematic photos will be automatically created for users of the most recent version of the Google Photos app. Google Photos... Read More
Google Photos adds monthly subscription, retail pick up at Walgreens News 

Google Photos adds monthly subscription, retail pick up at Walgreens

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Google Photos is adding two more ways for consumers to print their photos, including a revival of its monthly print subscription service. Google Photos tested a $7.99 monthly 10-unit 4×6 cardstock photo subscription service earlier this year but discontinued in June. Google uses AI to choose the photos. In the newest service, the photos are still chosen by AI but... Read More
Google debuts new Pixels, updates Google Photo editor News 

Google debuts new Pixels, updates Google Photo editor

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Google introduced the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 smartphones. These phones improve Pixel’s leading photography features to the next level. The cameras come with an ultrawide lens alongside the standard rear camera. Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 come with Cinematic Pan, which gives videos a professional look with ultrasmooth panning that’s inspired by the equipment Hollywood directors use.... Read More
Google redesigns Google Photos, adds map view News 

Google redesigns Google Photos, adds map view

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Google has redesigned its Google Photos app with a new three-tab structure featuring larger thumbnails, auto-playing videos and reduced white-space between videos. To compensate for ever-growing photo libraries, Google Photos puts search front and center in a tab. The library tab features high-impact areas like Albums, Favorites, Trash, Archive and more. For U.S., E.U. and Canada users, the library tab... Read More