Google Photos to let users search inside shared albums: a needed improvement!
As someone who uses Google Photos daily, I've always found it a bit frustrating that I couldn't easily search through photos that others have shared with me. It's like, I get these lovely albums from family and friends, but if I'm looking for a specific picture – say, one with my niece wearing her ridiculously oversized sunglasses – I'd have to scroll through everything. It's not the end of the world, but it's definitely an inconvenience.
However, it seems like Google is finally addressing this. I've been reading about how they're working on making shared photos searchable within Google Photos. Apparently, the groundwork has been laid in recent versions of the app, with code snippets suggesting that the ability to search for people, pets, and even specific objects within shared albums is on its way. It's a welcome change!
Now, I did read that there's even a filter in the works that'll let you include or exclude shared photos from your search results. Which it's nice to have options. Imagine someone shares a ton of irrelevant images with you, you probably would not want to see them when you are looking for a specific thing. It's like having a spam filter for your memories.
While the feature isn't fully functional yet, the fact that Google is actively developing it gives me hope. I mean, it makes perfect sense, right? If Google Photos can recognize faces and objects in my own photos, why not extend that capability to shared albums? It's a feature that many of us have been waiting for, and it's good to see that Google is listening. It means we'll spend less time scrolling and more time enjoying our memories.
Source: AndroidAuthority