What is Google Photos, and should you use it?

What is Google Photos, and should you use it?

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Google Photos is more than a simple photo archive. It also backs up your photos on multiple devices, has automatic organization features and includes a smart search tool. It is similar to other gallery apps, such as Samsung Gallery. But when it comes to Samsung Gallery vs Google Photos, Google Photos offers a more consistent experience across all your devices. Here's a look at how Google Photos works.

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How to use Google Photos – Beginner's Guide

Google Photos is known for its search function. The app automatically tags your photos based on location, facial recognition, and image type, whether it's a selfie, screenshot, or video. It then creates folders for each image type. It also classifies animals and objects.

In our experience, Google Photos' search function was hit-or-miss at first (mistaking people for cars and the like), but it gets smarter the more you use it.

Use any search term to find a specific photo, such as location, subject or season. In our tests, this feature was spot on and showed accurate results for snapshots from a trip to Nashville.