Google Photos adds new touch-up tools for quick photo fixes
Original: Google Photos adds new touch-up tools for ‘quick’ fixes
Why This Matters
Google expands its photo editing capabilities to compete with third-party apps and retain users within its ecosystem.
Google Photos announced new image editing tools on Monday allowing users to remove blemishes, refine skin texture, brighten eyes, and whiten teeth. The feature is rolling out to Android devices with 4GB+ RAM running Android 9.0+.
Google Photos' image editor is receiving new touch-up tools for subtle photo edits and fixes. Users can access seven tools by selecting a face: heal, smooth, under eyes, irises, teeth, eyebrows, and lips. Each tool allows intensity adjustment for customized effects. The feature is gradually rolling out globally to Android devices with at least 4GB RAM and Android 9.0 or higher. Google likely aims to keep users within Google Photos rather than using third-party editing apps. The company noted that studies show constant photo retouching may lead to negative emotions, low self-esteem, or body image issues.