Google Photos is replacing ‘Library’ with ‘Collections’ in a visual redesign; see how it turns out

Google Photos announced the end of the “Library” tab yesterday (08). The section was replaced by the “Collections” tab, which Contains all user’s private or shared albums and local folders.But with a new interface.

The Collections screen has a slightly different design than the Library screen, but Keeps the same icon in the bottom bar.Now, instead of arranging albums and folders in a circle, Everything is organized in the network..

Photos saved on the device, previously displayed in the carousel, They are now organized into a dedicated folder. It’s called “On This Device”. Users may feel a bit strange when faced with this new standard.

Google Photos has replaced the Library tab with Collections. (Image: The Verge/Reproduction)source: Edge/clone

Custom albums saved in the cloud also got a custom folder. In addition, photos with people, animals, and recognized documents also got specific files.

Secret folder becomes secret again

In early July, Google Photos moved the Locked Folder shortcut to the Library tab’s home screen, making it easier to access a protected file — and significantly less secret.

However, Society did not agree to the change.because it left the presence of protected content very exposed in the app. And then, with the arrival of “Groups,” Google reversed that change.

The Locked Folder shortcut is now available at the bottom of the Collections screen. It’s arranged in the button list, next to Favorites, Screenshots, File, and Trash.

All of these shortcuts are arranged in the “Utilities” section which, as of this update, cease to existOther area functions, such as creating albums, collages, and featured videos, are hidden in the “+” (total) menu in the upper right corner of the screen.

Google Photos redesign is likely to be a Preparing for the arrival of AI photography assistantsThe tool will be powered by Google Gemini.

the The Collections tab comes into effect in Google Photos version 6.93. On Android. The update also comes to the iOS app.