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In a small move for those who don’t want AI to enter their daily apps, Google said it is now offering a switch that will allow users of its Google Photos app to go back to the old and often “old fashioned” search feature instead of a new AI-powered feature called “Ask Photos.”
Picture of Ask Photos, he started in the US in 2024, they allow users to search their photos using natural languages, including complex requests. The product release was temporary he paused last summer when the company worked to solve problems around latency, following user feedback.
Some Google Photos users were not happy with the AI ​​feature, to complain who Ask Photos still couldn’t find some of their photos and that the searches were not as accurate as before.
While Google provided method of prevention using Gemini in Google Photos, is buried and often overlooked.
The company said it will provide users with a simple and intuitive way to switch between their search experiences. Using the new edit button on the search screen, users can disable the Ask Photos AI search and view the top results instead. Google said it will still lead with any results that match the user’s query, however.
In announcing, he shared and Google Photos lead Shimrit Ben-Yair, the company said the move was driven by user complaints on Ask Photos. In a post on X, Ben-Yair wrote, “We’ve heard your comments that you want more control over the type of results you see when you search on Google Photos.”
The reviewer also noted that Google has changed its popular searches, and based on user feedback.
“We know that searching in Photos is one of the most loved and used things and we are committed to making it better, so please leave a comment! It helps us create magic for everyone,” he said.
