Google Photos Gets a Big Redesign with Light Mode, New Menus, and Smarter Photo Tools
Google has started rolling out a major redesign of the Google Photos app, focusing on making the ‘Your Photos’ view more clean, modern, and user-friendly. This new update improves the way users view and manage their photos without removing any existing features.
Light Mode and Smart Design
One of the biggest visual changes is the introduction of a new light mode. Now, Google Photos will automatically switch between light and dark modes, depending on your phone’s system settings. This helps make the app feel more consistent with your device’s overall appearance.
Clearer Photo Info at a Glance
When viewing a photo, you’ll now see important details like the date, time, and location clearly displayed at the top. This small change makes it much easier for users to know exactly when and where a photo was taken, without having to dig through menus.
Easier Navigation with Simplified Menus
Google has streamlined the menus in the app. Many important options have been moved under a new three-dot menu, making it easier to find actions like:
- Viewing photo details
- Using Google Lens
- Casting photos to a smart device
- Saving motion or live photos as stills
- Downloading or deleting a photo
Even with the menu changes, users still have access to the Add to (+) button at the bottom of the screen, which lets them add photos to albums, archive them, or move them to the Locked Folder.
Better Control Over Photo Stacks and Bursts
If you take burst photos or have stacked images, you’ll now see a dedicated three-dot icon on the thumbnail. This makes it easier to:
- Change the top photo in a stack
- Unstack or remove photos
- Select multiple photos at once for batch actions
New Badges for Better Photo Management
Google has also added new badges to help users quickly interact with their photos. These badges allow you to:
- Change the photo category (like marking it as a favorite)
- Play or pause live or motion photos
- Save shared photos to your personal library
- Check and manage your backup and storage settings
When Will You Get the Update?
Google says the redesign is already live on iOS and will roll out to Android devices very soon. So if you’re using an iPhone, you may already see the new changes. Android users should expect it in the coming days.
Google is getting ready to launch the Pixel Buds 2a alongside the Pixel 10 series and the Pixel Watch 4 on August 20. Ahead of the event a new official-looking image of the Pixel Buds 2a has leaked online giving us a first look at the upcoming wireless earbuds.
While the image doesn’t reveal specs or features it does confirm one of the color options to be a deep blue shade called Iris. According to earlier reports the earbuds will also be available in Strawberry, Hazel and Fog Light.
The Pixel Buds 2a will be part of Google’s budget-friendly “a” series and will serve as a more affordable option compared to the Pixel Buds 2 Pro.
These new earbuds will replace the Pixel Buds A-Series, which launched back in 2021. So a refresh is long overdue.
While exact details are still under wraps the Pixel Buds 2a are expected to come with improved sound quality and better battery life compared to their predecessor.
With the launch just weeks away more information should be revealed soon.
Google has already revealed the design of all four Pixel 10 series phones and confirmed that the official launch event will take place on August 20. But a new tip gives us a possible answer to the next big question — when can you buy one?
According to a source working at a phone retail shop, the Pixel 10 Pro will go on sale on August 20, the same day as the launch event. This may mark the start of pre-orders, with deliveries and open sales likely to begin a few days later.
While this tip focuses only on the 10 Pro, there’s a chance the entire Pixel 10 lineup could follow a similar schedule. Last year, Google launched the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL in August, while the smaller Pro and Fold models arrived in September. But this time, it seems likely the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL will launch together. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s timeline remains uncertain.
If the Pixel 10 series follows the same pattern as the Pixel 9 series:
- Unveil and pre-orders: August 20
- Shipping and open sales: Likely to begin around August 29
It’s also possible that the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a will launch on a similar timeline, as Google tends to bundle announcements and sales for its ecosystem of devices.
While this information can’t be fully confirmed yet it does line up with Google’s usual release strategy so fans can expect more official news very soon.
Just a day after the Pixel 10’s color options were leaked, the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have now been shown in all their colors too.
The Pixel 10 Pro will reportedly come in four color options:
- Obsidian (a dark gray/black),
- Porcelain (white),
- Moonstone (a slate blue-gray),
- Jade (a soft pistachio green with gold accents).
These names follow Google’s usual style of using creative names for color variants.
Interestingly, the Pixel 10 Pro XL will be available in the exact same four colors. While some fans were hoping for a unique shade exclusive to the larger model, Google has decided to keep the options consistent across both Pro versions.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is expected to have a 5,200 mAh battery which is the biggest ever in a Pixel phone. Both Pro models will come with telephoto cameras, macro photography support, and run on Google’s new Tensor G5 chipset, made by TSMC.
The entire Pixel 10 series is set to launch officially on August 20.