I'm no longer using Google Photos as just a cloud storage – 5 tools that elevate the app

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Google Photos is more than just a storage tool.
• With these five tricks, you can up your Photos game.
• Each of these features is built into Google Photos.

Google Photos is a necessity for anyone who uses Android and takes a lot of photos. With this app, you can organize, search, and even create. But did you know there were things you can do that go beyond the usual?

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Android users who want to level up their Google Photos game are in for a treat. And iPhone users should not feel left out, as the first four of these five tools will work in iOS, too, although the steps will vary. (Naturally, iOS users need to have the Google Photos app installed.)

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