Google Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos - 9to5Google
Google Photos has introduced a toggle that allows users to switch between 'classic search' and the AI-powered 'Ask Photos' feature. The update aims to provide a better user experience by allowing manual control over search methods.
Why it matters
This reflects the broader tech industry trend of integrating generative AI into existing consumer products while maintaining legacy functionality for user preference.
Google Photos has rolled out a “classic search” toggle for Ask Photos that delivers a big quality-of-life improvement.
This feature was first mentioned by Google in March , but it’s completely rolled out today according to a new community post : “You can now seamlessly integrate both classic and Ask Photos search experiences which makes it easier to shift between them based on your query.”
If you have “Ask Photos” enabled, the results page will show a new toggle at the top of the screen. Regular search is on the left and the AI offering at the right.
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