Google Photos is getting a revamp of sorts, making a huge UI change that will enhance the user experience. The chunky navigation bar at the bottom of the screen is now getting an extreme makeover that will make it look more in line with other Google apps and services.
The change was spotted by 9to5Google, and it should be rolling out to users at the moment. On my personal device, I wasn’t able to see this change, so if you don’t have it yet, you’ll just have to wait it out for now.
Not bad Google
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The good news is that before it arrives on your device, you’ll be able to get a peek at what’s new. As mentioned before, instead of a huge bar with menu options running along the bottom of the app, Google now employs a floating bar with just Photos, Collections, and Create.
It looks much cleaner and allows more of the app to shine through, with background images now being more prominent. You might be asking about the Search option, but that’s still sticking around. It’s just going to be located separately from the rest. For the most part, it looks much better than the previous design and more modern.
In addition to the major change above, 9to5Google also shares that, by default, the date will now appear and disappear from view in a new floating pill located at the top of the screen. If you want to have it show up like it used to, in a grid that organizes it all by dates, there’s still an option to make that happen.
That’s not all today
If that change wasn’t enough, Google Photos also gained its Video Remix feature that we’ve reported on before. Users will now be able to use the power of Gemini to relight their videos, swap out backgrounds, and apply artistic filters. While exciting and powerful, Video Remix will not be free to all and will require a Google AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra plan.
For the most part, Google’s been doing a great job keeping Photos feeling fresh, adding new things here and there that really enhances the experience. Of course, if you’re not a fan of the app, you can always find an alternative, or even build your own solution. But there are people that try, and some eventually end up coming back.
