Google Photos Turns 10: A New Era of AI-Powered Photo Editing Unfolds

It’s been a full decade since Google Photos first launched—and it’s still the most beloved photo storage app for Android and iOS users alike. To mark the occasion, Google is rolling out AI-driven editing features previously available only on Pixel devices. Now, Android and iPhone users everywhere will get to experience a new level of convenience, creativity, and control.

Reimagine and Auto Frame: Google’s Gift to All Creators

Two standout tools are making their debut for the broader user base:

Reimagine

This generative AI tool allows users to change photo backgrounds or objects with a simple text prompt. Want blue skies instead of gray clouds? A park bench instead of a parked car? Just type your wish, and Reimagine brings it to life.

Auto Frame

Using machine learning, Auto Frame intelligently crops, rotates, and even expands images—filling in missing parts so your photo looks like it was always meant to be that way.

Both features are designed with ease-of-use in mind. No prior editing experience? No problem. These tools are intuitive, fast, and tailored for the everyday storyteller.

A Smarter Way to Edit and Share Memories

Google has also reworked the Photos app editor interface, making it cleaner, more unified, and powered by smart suggestions. You’ll get contextual editing prompts that respond to your photo’s content—like brightness fixes for backlit faces or color enhancements for low-light shots.

Sharing has also leveled up. A new feature allows users to create QR codes for albums, making it easier than ever to share vacation photos, family events, or favorite moments with just a scan.

While Google Photos helps you enhance and share your memories, there’s one more step that many users overlook: transferring media between devices. Whether you're switching phones, upgrading to a new model, or just want to move your newly edited masterpieces between Android and iOS, the process can be clunky.

That’s where Smart Transfer comes in—a third-party phone clone app that makes cross-platform transfers fast, simple, and secure. With Smart Transfer, you can transfer mobile data such as photos, videos, and even contact information between devices offline and without any loss in quality.

Especially when combined with tools like Google Photos, Smart Transfer’s device clone feature helps ensure that your curated, AI-enhanced memories are accessible anywhere, anytime, and on any device.

When Can You Get These New Features?

Android users will be the first to receive the update starting June 2025, while iPhone users will need to wait just a bit longer. Google hasn’t announced a precise date but has confirmed the features will arrive “later this year.”

So, whether you’re editing a sunset photo, adjusting your favorite selfie, or cleaning up a cherished family portrait, know that helpful AI is just a tap away—and your photos are now even more powerful than ever.

Celebrating a Decade of Digital Magic

Google Photos started as a cloud-based gallery, but it’s now evolved into an intelligent creative suite. With tools like Reimagine and Auto Frame available to everyone, and with support from apps like Smart Transfer ensuring your memories travel with you, we're stepping into a future where your smartphone becomes a digital memory artist.

Here’s to ten years of keeping your photos safe—and to the magic still to come.