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In the current digital age, storing photos and videos has become more than just preserving memories; it now serves as a curated archive of our lives. Google Photos has long been a convenient solution for many, but the monthly subscription fee and potential privacy concerns may not be worth it for some. That’s why exploring … Read more
Proton Drive now offers automated photo backups with end-to-end encryption on iOS for both free and paid users. This feature was initially Android exclusive but is now available on iOS, functioning similarly with automatic encrypted backups that sync seamlessly across devices. Users can easily share photos or videos securely and access them offline. However, Proton … Read more
Google Photos will introduce Ask Photos powered by Gemini this summer, providing users with the ability to search their images using voice prompts. Google shared more details about how Ask Photos works, describing it as a powerful example of how Gemini models can function as agents through memory capabilities. Examples of queries include requests like … Read more
Huawei continues to make phones, and despite not having access to Google services, it is the fastest-growing phone maker in China. One of Huawei’s strategies to dominate the Chinese market is to showcase its camera technology, with the latest Huawei Pura 70 Ultra featuring a retractable camera. However, this retractable camera does not significantly improve … Read more
Artificial intelligence is a prominent tech trend, with applications in smartphones, laptops, and creative projects, including AI-powered photo editing. Google’s AI in Google Photos, particularly the Magic Editor feature in the Google Pixel 8a, offers innovative ways to enhance images. However, the results can sometimes be surprising and even terrifying, as seen in the edited … Read more
Google Photos is set to introduce a new feature called Cinematic Moments, which will automatically create short slow-motion clips from the videos stored in your library. This feature is still in testing and has not been released to end users yet. It is expected to use AI-based video analysis to identify the most interesting parts … Read more
Several options exist on Android for AI-powered removal of objects from photos, including Google’s Magic Eraser in Google Photos, Adobe’s Generative removal powered by Firefly, and Samsung’s Object Eraser in its Gallery app. The aim of these tools is to eliminate unwanted people and objects from images, but which one performs better? To determine this, … Read more
A new feature in Google Photos has been discovered, indicating the development of a cinematic tool. Google Photos is known for its robust editing capabilities on Android, such as Portrait Blur and Magic Eraser. Cinematic Photography utilizes depth data to produce short clips with a parallax effect for photos. In line with this, Google is … Read more
Google Photos is set to introduce new AI-based “Ask Photos” capabilities that will revolutionize how we interact with photos and videos. By incorporating Gemini AI Models into the platform, Google aims to enhance features beyond simple sharing and enjoyment of media, while also raising privacy concerns. The new “Ask for photos” feature, announced by Google … Read more
Google Photos is reportedly working on a new feature called “Cinematic Moment,” which will automatically select parts of a video and apply a slow motion effect to it. This feature is similar to the existing Cinematic Photos feature, but will focus on videos instead of still images. The discovery of this upcoming feature was made … Read more