Remember the last time you went on a trip or had a fun weekend? You probably took photos and videos�lots of them�but didn�t do much beyond posting a couple on social media. Maybe you thought about making an album to share with your family or friends, but picking out the best photos and organizing them can feel as fun as unpacking your suitcase�so more often than not, they just sit on your phone or computer.
Starting today, after an event or trip, Google Photos will suggest a new album for you, curated with just your best shots. It�ll also add maps to show how far you traveled and location pins to remember where you went�because it's not always easy to recall the late-night diner you hit on your road trip, or which campsite you pitched the tent in when arriving after dark.
You can add text captions to the album to describe the view from the small hill huge mountain you climbed, and turn on collaboration to let others add their own photos. Or if you want to create one yourself, any existing album can now be customized with maps, location pins, and text. Voil�: You have a beautiful album ready to share.
This new album experience is rolling out today on Android, iOS, and the web. We�re taking the best of stories and bringing them to albums, so your adventures are easier to browse, edit, collaborate on, and share.
Posted by Francois de Halleux, Product Manager, Google Photoshttps://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbAIcrXlqEQt2P326FLPS7fWxiR1J3JBYw5f5tND3n1hoIFa_Z7ALJehyXsCif2RlA2IYlSp5-fFuXHZrsLOh2ussXGZmkI6jopE6iW_mJ3LdiqdVk8KmMiYUAIELp0nrn2wyeF4CkHg/s1600/GooglePhotos.jpgFrancois de HalleuxProduct ManagerGoogle Photos
Sharing photos and videos between friends and family after your birthday bash or holiday gathering shouldn�t be difficult. But between the great shots your brother has buried on his iPhone and that friend who keeps forgetting to email you her pics, you're often left reliving the event through just the photos and videos you took yourself.
Today we�re introducing shared albums in Google Photos�a fast and simple way to pool your photos and videos that makes it easier to bring everyone�s memories together.
With the launch of Google Photos in May, we made it simpler to share images and albums by sending links over SMS, email, or messaging apps. With today�s launch, you can now make the albums you send collaborative. People receiving the shared album can join to add their own photos and videos, and also get notifications when new pics are added. You can even save photos and videos from a shared album to your Google Photos library, so that you can hold onto them even if you weren�t the one holding the camera.
Best of all, there�s no setup�select photos, make an album and then send the link off to whomever you�d like. And it works no matter what device your friends and family are using�tablet or laptop, Android or iPhone.
Shared albums is rolling out today on Android, iOS and the web. Time to create an album and revisit that holiday party from another angle!
Posted by James Gallagher, Engineering Lead, Google PhotosIMAGE URLJames GallagherEngineering LeadGoogle Photos
There�s nothing like reminiscing over family albums, capturing that perfect sunset pic, or finding the throwbackiest of throwbacks for #TBT. When we launched Google Photos in May, we wanted to make all these experiences even better�with unlimited high quality storage so you never need to worry about where to store your snapshots, automatic organization and great search so you can quickly find the photo you�re looking for, and easy sharing so you can send any photo to anyone with just a link. Five months later, we�ve crossed more than 100 million monthly active users�and to celebrate, we�ve collected a few factoids we�ve discovered about people and the things we photograph, along with a few tips.
1. One hundred million of you are using Google Photos.
Thanks to everyone who�s given Google Photos a whirl!
2. You�re all foodies� or at least you want people to think you are.
Note: Search for �pizza� on an empty stomach at your own risk.
3. Let the good times roll.
Try searching �Halloween� (�pumpkins� and �costumes,� too) for a seasonal trip down memory lane.
4. Dogs rule.
We can�t make your dog Internet-famous, but we can help you find the photo that will get them there. Try searching for breeds of dogs, from French bulldogs to Great Danes.
5. Dude, where�s my car?
Search for car types (truck, sedan, convertible) to find it fast. Sweet!
6. Paris, nous t�aimons
We�d recognize the Eiffel Tower anywhere. No, really: we�ll add it to your Places even without a geotag. Baguette not included.
7. You really aren�t sick of baby photos.
Pro tip: in the U.S., you can even add a private name label with their nicknames to find pictures of your favorite little ones fast.
8. The GIF that keeps on GIFing
Haven�t made a GIF yet? Start by selecting photos, tapping the + button, then select �Animation.�
9. You need some space.
You can safely delete backed-up photos and videos from your device, and still access them using Google Photos. Never run out of space on your phone again!
10. It�s Adventure Time.
Proving you�re outdoorsy has never been easier. Create a collage of your #NoFilter sunsets by selecting a few photos, tapping the + button, and selecting �Collage.�
11. We�re so vain.
Searching for �selfie� works, too, the next time you need a dose of self-confidence.
Posted by Chris Perry, Product Manager and Data Guru, Google Photos
Google Photos has crossed more than 100 million monthly active users�and to celebrate, we�ve collected a few factoids we�ve discovered about people and the things we photograph, along with a few tips.
From your watch to your phone to your TV, we want to help you stay connected, entertained and informed across all your screens. Today we�re introducing a few new things that do just that: two Nexus phones, a tablet for work and play, updates to Chromecast and features for some of your favorite apps�all working together to make your day a little bit easier and more fun.
New Nexus phones We made Android to be an open platform that anyone can build on, and today there are 4,000+ Android devices in all shapes and sizes. Android�s diversity is why it�s become the most popular mobile platform in the world, and the latest version, Marshmallow, takes Android to a new level of performance.
While we love all the Android devices out there, every year we build Nexus devices to show off the latest and greatest, directly from the people who built Android. Today we�re introducing the latest Nexus treats, both running Marshmallow, sweetened by amazing apps and sandwiched by some cutting-edge hardware (see what we did there?):
Nexus 6P is the first all-metal-body Nexus phone. Built in collaboration with Huawei, this 5.7� phone is crafted from aeronautical-grade aluminum, with a USB Type-C port for fast charging, a powerful 64-bit processor, and a 12.3 MP camera sensor with massive 1.55�m pixels (hello, better photos!). The Nexus 6P starts at $499.
You�re not the only one who misses your Nexus 5. We�ve joined forces with LG to bring it back with the new Nexus 5X, which gives you great performance in a compact and light package, with a beautiful 5.2� screen and the same 12.3 MP camera and Type-C port as the Nexus 6P. Nexus 5X starts at $379.
Both phones include a new fingerprint sensor, Nexus Imprint, which gives you quick and secure access to your phone, as well as use of Android Pay (in the U.S.). They are available for pre-order on the Google Store from a number of countries, including the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Japan, and come with a free 90-day subscription to Google Play Music. In the U.S., pre-orders include a $50 Play credit to help you stock up your favorite music, apps, games and shows. And, finally, for you Project Fi fans out there, you'll be happy to know Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X will work on your favorite network. Request an invite to our Early Access Program at fi.google.com.
Pixel C We�re expanding the Pixel family by introducing the first Android tablet built end-to-end by Google. The Pixel C brings together the benefits of a full-size keyboard with the portability of a tablet. The tablet and keyboard attach magnetically (no docking mechanism FTW), so it�s easy to switch between typing and using the touch screen.
And if you�re familiar with the Chromebook Pixel, you�ll immediately see the family resemblance: the Pixel C has the same beautiful aluminum design, great display and USB Type-C port. The Pixel C will be available in time for the holidays on the Google Store.
Cast ALL the things Today we�re introducing two new Chromecast devices. The new Chromecast has a fresh design, and is easier to plug into TVs with crowded ports. It supports the latest Wi-Fi standards and adapts more easily to changing Wi-Fi conditions in your home, so you get higher quality video with less buffering. Most importantly, we added two new colors. ;)
Chromecast Audio is a small device that plugs into your existing speakers, so you can stream your favorite music, radio and podcasts over Wi-Fi, similar to Chromecast. It works with tons of apps, including Spotify, Pandora and Google Play Music. Just like Chromecast, it works from anywhere in your home with your favorite devices, including Android, iOS, and laptops. And it�s available on the Google Store and other online retailers for just $35�way less than most Wi-Fi speakers today.
We�ve also updated the Chromecast app to make it easier for you to find great things to watch or to play, across the thousands of apps that work with Chromecast�whether you feel like browsing or want to search for a specific TV show or movie. For Cast-enabled apps that aren�t already on your phone, we�ll suggest one for you. The updated Chromecast app is rolling out on Android and iOS over the next few weeks.
Your favorite apps... for the whole family All your shiny devices get even better when you have great apps to go with them. So we�re making a few updates to Google Play Music and Google Photos.
First, Google Play Music will offer a new family plan later this year. Up to six people will be able to use one account for a shared fee of $14.99 a month (instead of $9.99 per person). Get the dance party ready.
Sharing is a theme of today�s Google Photos updates, too. We�re adding Chromecast support to give you that old-school slideshow experience�dimmed lights optional. In the U.S., you can now add private labels to your photos to make it easier to search for specific pics of people with things, places or other people�say, that photo of Mom at the Grand Canyon, or of your daughter with her pet bunny. And soon you�ll be able to pool all your photos and videos with friends and family in one place, and get updates as soon as new photos are added. Best of all, there�s no setup involved, and you can use any device. So that dance party we mentioned earlier? Now it�s easier to gather all the memories from everyone who was there.
More to love, for more people From Nexus to Chromecast to Pixel C to Photos, these updates are more than the sum of their parts�they unite great apps with devices that are designed to support them. They�re built to work together, so they do�seamlessly, across all your screens.
Posted by Hiroshi Lockheimer, VP Android, Chromecast and Chrome OS at Google
Today we�re introducing a few new things to help you stay connected, entertained and informed across all your screens: two Nexus phones, a tablet for work and play, updates to Chromecast and features for some of your favorite apps.
This new album experience is rolling out today on Android, iOS, and the web. We�re taking the best of stories and bringing them to albums, so your adventures are easier to browse, edit, collaborate on, and share.
