- A Google Photos Redesign could be on the way
- A study shows a new design focusing on search features
- It also makes memories bigger and rounds the edges of your snaps
According to a recent study, Google photos could be getting a design overhaul, which can make control of your library with snaps a little easier.
Details of a suspected Google survey were shared with Android Authority by a user on Telegram called @arfus_uwu that sent a screen of two Google Photos layouts. One is the current layout and the other a redesign that the user is asked to judge based on how modern or obsolete it feels out of 50.
At first glance, the designs seem very similar, with only a few minor changes, such as making image boundaries more around and making Google Photos Memories action buttons a little bigger – the latter you will either appreciate or hate based on how often you use memories.
However, a few subtle changes could make a world of difference to the Google Photos experience.
Big changes come?
First, we can see that today, which is no longer on the way, has a marking next door and instead shows what seems to be a filter icon. This means instead of being able to quickly choose every photo you took that day, you would be able to trim the snaps you see based on criteria such as where they were taken and who is in the shot.
At the bottom we can also see that the photo collections and search tabs have been replaced by a floating search box and an icon that looks like it leads to your collections.
All of these changes appear to streamline the process of finding a specific photo in as few taps and swipes as possible.
Whether you love or hate the supposed redesign, remember to take this leak with a pinch of salt. Even if Google conducts studies, there is a chance that it will not copy the design of the study exactly in its possible roll -out – it is likely to test for a lot of different factors when asking for statements.
Still, we love the new look first. The memories may be smaller, but the easy access search and filter settings look super useful, especially when Google’s AI gets better for smart search, so it can find the exact image you describe but can’t see in your camera roll, no matter how much you roll.
