Google is testing a fresh set of AI features inside Google Photos, and it shows how far the company plans to take on-device intelligence. The update focuses on smarter recognition, better editing tools and new ways to create photos using AI. Here’s a quick look at what’s changing and why it matters.
Google Pushes a New Direction With AI
Google photos has started testing a major update to Google Photos, and it gives a clear idea of where the company is heading. The new tools focus on personal context and smarter editing, powered by on-device AI.
Smarter Recognition and Personal Context
The update lets Google Photos understand who appears in your gallery with much better accuracy. This goes beyond simple face recognition. The system learns from your existing photos and understands how you look in different situations, which helps it create more natural edits.
Glasses Removal Demo Shows the Power of the Model
One demo showed the AI removing a girl’s glasses. Normally, editors can’t guess what someone’s eyes look like behind the frame, but Google’s model can recreate it because it has already learned from past images. This points toward advanced photo generation and personalized avatars in the future.
Reflection Removal Comes to Mobile
Google also introduced a reflection-removal tool. Photoshop recently showcased something similar, but Google is bringing the feature directly to phones. If your photo has glass reflections or glare, you can clean it up with a single tap.
AI-Assisted Photo Shoot Mode
Another preview highlighted an AI-assisted photo shoot mode. It helps users take better photos by suggesting angles, poses or lighting adjustments in real time.
Powered by Google’s New On-Device Model
All these features rely on Google’s nano-scale on-device model. It’s quick, efficient and doesn’t always need cloud processing. A newer version is also in development, and early beta users say it’s a noticeable upgrade.
Early Access Feedback
If you’ve received the beta update, share your experience.
You can also check our coverage of new AI advancements in devices in our MacBook Air M5 review. If you’re curious about how phone brands are using AI for photography, take a look at our Nothing Phone 3 review
