What’s new: Google Photos is undergoing a redesign that incorporates Material 3 Expressive design elements. Key changes include an updated album cover design with larger, bolder titles, improved typography, and a more prominent album cover display. The three-dot overflow menu will now include options for “Play highlights” and “Cast,” while the sorting option has been moved to the album editing interface. These changes are part of version 7.45 and are currently being tested.
Who’s affected
Users of Google Photos who update to version 7.45 will experience these design changes as they are rolled out.
What to do
- Monitor updates for Google Photos to access the new features once they are finalized.
- Familiarize yourself with the new album cover layout and menu options to optimize usage.