Google Photos rolls out customizable redesign of your 'Collections' tab
Google Photos for Android introduces a customizable redesign of the 'Collections' tab, allowing users to pin specific cards and rearrange their order.
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Google Photos updates its Android app with a new 'Collections' tab design, enabling users to customize and rearrange their favorite content.
Google Photos now lets you pick which cards you want to see in your favorite content section. You can choose favorites, screenshots, and trash, and you can hide or move other cards around.
Analysis
{"heading":"Customizing Your Google Photos Collections","subheading":"Pinned Cards and Rearrangement Options","paragraph_1":"The redesigned 'Collections' tab in Google Photos for Android now features a 'Pinned' section where users can choose which cards appear. By default, Favorites, Screenshots, and Trash are shown.","paragraph_2":"Users can also hide individual sections and rearrange the order of the displayed cards. The 'Other Collections' grid includes additional options like Moments, Videos, Recently Added, Stickers, Creations, Archive, and Trash.","paragraph_3":"The 'Reorder' button is located at the bottom of the redesigned tab, providing users with full control over their content organization.","paragraph_4":"This update follows the previous redesign that introduced a 2×2 grid with favorites and trash at the top, and other shortcuts based on usage. The new design aims to provide a more intuitive and customizable experience for users.","paragraph_5":"Google Photos 7.97 is the version that includes this redesign, and users can access it by restarting their devices and opening the Photos app. The update is now widely rolling out.","paragraph_6":"The redesign is part of Google's ongoing efforts to improve user experience and provide more control over their content within the Google Photos app."}
Key points
- Google Photos introduces a customizable 'Collections' tab for Android users
- Users can pin specific cards and rearrange their order within the tab
- The redesign follows a previous 2×2 grid design with favorites and trash at the top
- Users can hide individual sections and access a 'View all' option for the full grid or list view
- The 'Reorder' button is located at the bottom of the redesigned tab
This redesign will make it easier for users to find and organize their favorite content within the app, improving their overall experience.
Some users might find the new design confusing or difficult to navigate, especially if they are not used to the customization options.


