Google Photos set to integrate Gemini for ‘Ask Photos’ feature
Key Points:
- Google’s AI to Enhance Photo Queries: The upcoming ‘Ask Photos’ feature will allow users to search their photo library using Google Gemini’s AI.
- Beta Hints at Release: Code in the latest beta version of the Google app hints at the imminent release of this feature.
- Potential Impact on Subscriptions: The integration could drive more users to subscribe to Google’s AI services.
At the Google I/O event in May this year, Google unveiled an exciting new feature called ‘Ask Photos’ for Google Photos. This feature will use Google’s advanced Gemini AI to respond to questions about the photos stored in your library.
For example, if you ask, “What’s my license plate number?” the feature will scan through your Google Photos collection. If it finds a picture of your car, it will retrieve the license plate number and provide you with that information.
Initially, Google did not disclose when this feature would become available, leaving many users in anticipation. However, there’s been a significant update on this front.
Clues in the Latest Beta Version of the Google App for Android
Recent findings from Android Authority revealed clues in the latest beta version of the Google app for Android (version 15.33.36.29). Four lines of code within this beta point to the upcoming release of the ‘Ask Photos’ extension for Gemini, suggesting that Google is preparing to roll out this feature soon.
This feature is expected to be highly useful and could significantly boost the popularity of Gemini. However, it remains to be seen whether Google will make this feature available for free or place it behind a paywall. Hopefully, users won’t need a paid subscription to access the ‘Ask Photos’ feature.
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