A new Google Photos share menu

 Google Photos introduces sharing photos easier on Android 15

Google Photos has introduced a new update which simplifies how users share multiple photos. The update, initially noticed on Pixel devices running Android 15, allows users to easily add or remove photos within the sharing menu. This eliminates the need to move back and forth between the photo gallery and the share menu, streamlining the process and saving users time and effort. Following are the important points of this update:-

Google Photos' upcoming functionality will let users apply filters to images right within the share image sheet.

The change would make it so that selecting multiple images to bulk share can be done in various places within the app.

Now, another update to the share sheet panel is adding the ability for users to select multiple images to send at once.

Google Photos has solidified its spot among other leading photo management apps thanks to a constant stream of updates. In the past two months alone, the application has gained the ability to automatically back up files from your desktop (on the web), a handy Ask Photos tool, a new editing tool that, honestly, the app should have had from the start, and an upcoming functionality that would let users apply filters to a picture when sending them. Previously, users had to select all the photos they wanted to share before opening the share menu. If they forgot to include a picture, they had to go back to the photo gallery and start over. With the new update, users can swipe through their photos directly within the share panel, adding or removing images as needed. This feature provides more flexibility and control over the sharing process.

This essentially adds an Enhance Photo option within the image sharing panel, allowing users to add last-minute filters like Enhance, Warm and Cool. Now, in a subsequent finding, it looks like the share image screen is set to receive more functionality. Currently, when you open an image on Google Photos and tap the Share icon on the bottom left, it opens a new panel that offers several apps via which the image can be sent. Additionally, it also presents options like Create Link, Send in Photos, Add to Album and more. The panel only lets you share that one image, unless you manually tap on a Modify button and select more images to bulk share. Alternatively, users can also select multiple photos before hitting the share button to bulk send.

The update is gradually being rolled out to Android 15 devices, with some Pixel 9 users already having access to it. Interestingly, it's not just Android users who are getting this update. Some iPhone users have also reported seeing the update, which shows that Google is making this feature available across different platforms. This means that a wider audience will likely have access to the update very soon. With an upcoming update, Google will reportedly make selecting additional images to share a tad bit more convenient. Google Photos' share sheet now lets users swipe left and right to select additional photos. According to the report, the feature became available on a Pixel 9 device after updating to Android 15. While not a huge change, the new functionality should allow for a more streamlined photo-sharing experience where users have the option to select multiple images to share in various places within the app.

Since the release of the Pixel 9, Google Photos has seen a number of updates aimed at improving the user experience. One notable update is the ability to edit Ultra HDR photos without creating a copy. This feature, introduced with Android 14, allows for more efficient editing of high-dynamic range images. Additionally, Google Photos has enhanced its integration with other apps, such as Instagram, by enabling Night Sight mode for capturing better low-light photos directly within the Instagram app. Sharing photos is a common task, and any improvement which simplifies the process is always welcome. Google's efforts to streamline the user experience are commendable, and we look forward to seeing this feature rolled out to all users soon. This update will make it easier to share photos with friends and family.