Google has recently unveiled an upgraded integration between its Gemini AI model and the Photos app, enhancing the way users can interact with their photo galleries on Android devices. This new capability allows users to search for specific memories or retrieve information about places, faces, dates, and events directly through the Photos app.
According to a newly published support document, users will be able to leverage natural language queries to pinpoint specific themes or past occurrences. For example, users can ask, “What themes have we had for Lena’s birthday parties?”
or “What are the top 10 things we saw on our last trip?” This functionality is aimed at making it easier to find and interact with personal memories stored within the app.
The enhanced integration empowers users to request and inquire about photos by name, including identifying specific faces and relationships. Additionally, users can use descriptive prompts to help Gemini locate the images they want.
Once the desired images are found, users can easily access them in the Photos app, and for album searches, accessing the entire album is just a tap away. Currently, these updates are available only to a select group of invited users, and prompts must be made in English.
It’s essential for users to be signed into their Gemini and Photos apps with the same Google account to utilize this feature. As Google prepares to roll out these capabilities more broadly, users will also be given options to connect their Photos content with Gemini.
In essence, this update signifies a significant step towards a more personalized and intuitive experience when navigating through memories, aligning with Google’s continued effort in AI innovation.