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Google Photos may add enhance feature for easy sharing

By Johanna Romero

Published: Jul 31, 2024, 3:44 PM

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Google Photos may add enhance feature for easy sharing

Google Photos might soon offer an option to automatically enhance photos before sharing them. This enhancement option would appear directly in the sharing menu, making it more convenient than the current process of manually enhancing photos before sharing.

This potential feature was discovered while analyzing the code of the Google Photos app. What was found was that when you select "Enhance Photo," the app will show you a comparison of the original and enhanced images. However, during their test, the comparison showed blank images, signaling that the feature isn't quite ready yet.

Google Photos' option to enhance photos prior to sharing | Images credit — Android Authority

This feature seems to be limited to sharing single photos, so you won't be able to enhance multiple photos at once. While this is still an improvement over the current method, it would be even more helpful if it worked for batch sharing.

The discovery of this enhancement feature follows another recent finding suggesting that Google Photos might also add a "Show More" option to Memories, allowing users to see more photos of a specific person. However, it is important to note that, as of now, Google hasn't announced a timeline for releasing either of these features to the public. The information discovered so far is based on code analysis, and it's possible that the features may change or not be released at all.

With the potential addition of the "Enhance Photo" option, Google Photos aims to make photo sharing even easier and more streamlined. Users will be able to quickly enhance their photos before sharing them, potentially saving time and effort. I look forward to having this auto-enhance feature available, in addition to all the other various editing tools that Google Photos offers — such as adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and the many filters and effects that can be applied to photos for a more stylized look.

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Johanna 'Jojo the Techie' is a skilled mobile technology expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the Google ecosystem and Pixel devices. Known for her user-friendly approach, she leverages her vast tech support background to provide accessible and insightful coverage on latest technology trends. As a recognized thought leader and former member of #TeamPixel, Johanna ensures she stays at the forefront of Google services and products, making her a reliable source for all things Pixel and ChromeOS.

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