Google Photos tests new thumbnails for detected faces
- Google Photos is improving its facial recognition technology in the mobile app by adding face thumbnails below photos.
- This feature aims to help users quickly identify and locate photos of specific individuals with less navigation.
- The update promises a more efficient photo management system, although it is still in testing and not yet widely available.
In a recent development in the United States, Google Photos has initiated testing for a new feature that enhances facial recognition functionality within its mobile application. This update was first reported by app investigator AssembleDebug for Android Authority and is hidden in the code for version 7.26 of the Google Photos Android app. The feature introduces a row of detected faces displayed as thumbnails at the bottom of the screen when viewing a photo, facilitating quicker identification of people in images without excessive navigation. Despite its potential advantages, this feature is currently not live, which means that users are yet to experience its functionality. The new interface element takes up space on the screen, which is usually occupied by other control buttons. This creates challenges for Google, as they must balance the need for user-friendly navigation while accommodating additional features. Notably, the thumbnails do not include names, which suggests that users may need to tap each thumbnail to access further information about the detected individuals in their images. Google Photos employs sophisticated facial recognition technology that automatically organizes pictures of recognized individuals into Face Groups. This capability streamlines the process of searching for specific people in photos and contributes to the creation of Google’s popular