Key Points
- Google rolls out the AI-driven “Ask Photos” feature for smarter searches.
- Users can now search for photos with natural language prompts.
- Enhanced “classic search” for easier photo organization and retrieval.
- Available via Google Lab’s waitlist for select U.S. users.
At the core of Google Ask Photos is Google’s Gemini AI model, designed to interpret the content of your images. The AI allows the Photos app to answer user queries and pull up relevant images.
With Google Ask Photos, you can now search and retrieve images effortlessly, whether it’s a picture of a memorable vacation or a meal from your favorite restaurant.
The Google Ask Photos feature also assists in organizing your memories. It helps summarize trips or select the best family photos for a shared album, making it an indispensable tool for photo management.
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How Google Ask Photos Uses AI to Find Your Memories
At the core of Google Ask Photos is Google’s Gemini AI model, designed to interpret the content of your images. The AI allows the Photos app to answer user queries and pull up relevant images.
With Google Ask Photos, you can now search and retrieve images effortlessly, whether it’s a picture of a memorable vacation or a meal from your favorite restaurant.
The Google Ask Photos feature also assists in organizing your memories. It helps summarize trips or select the best family photos for a shared album, making it an indispensable tool for photo management.
Google Ask Photos Improves “Classic Search” Experience
Even if you prefer the traditional search method, Google has enhanced the classic search function.
The upgraded search lets you find images by describing them, such as “Kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains” or “Alice and me laughing.” These improvements bring a more intuitive and effective way to search for specific memories.
The enhanced Google Ask Photos functionality makes it even easier to locate and organize your visual history.
Additionally, Google has replaced the Photos Library tab with a new Collection page. This update makes it easier to manage and organize your photos and videos within the app.
Google Ask Photos and the revamped search options are available in English for Android and iOS, with more languages to be added soon.
How to Get Early Access to Google Ask Photos
If you’re eager to try out Google Ask Photos, you can join the waitlist on Google’s website. Although only select users in the U.S. can access it now, more users will gain access in the coming weeks.
Google Ask Photos aims to make finding and managing photos smoother and more efficient with the help of AI.
