Google Photos ditches « Things » carousel as it prepares for « Ask Photos » feature
Google has recently made a subtle yet noticeable change to its Google Photos app for Android and iOS users. The « Things » carousel, a familiar feature in the Search tab, has been removed. This change comes as Google prepares to introduce « Ask Photos » this summer, a new feature showcased at I/O 2024.
Previously, the Search tab in Google Photos hosted four carousels, namely People & pets, Places, Documents, and Things. The « Things » carousel served as a handy way to group and explore photos based on various categories like Selfies, Skylines, Concerts, and many more. Users could view a subset of these categories directly on the carousel, or access the full list through the « View all » option.
