Preserving Privacy: Google Photos Unveils New Face Hiding Feature
Google Photos has long been praised for its innovative features, including the ability to curate memories from your extensive photo library. However, not everyone wants certain individuals to appear in their cherished memories. To address this concern, Google Photos is rolling out a new feature that allows users to hide specific faces from their memories. Let’s delve into the details of this latest development.
Current Functionality
At present, users can hide individuals from their memories by navigating through the app’s settings menu to Preferences > Memories and selecting “Hide people and pets.” While effective, this method does not delete the photos featuring the individual; it simply prevents them from appearing in memories, creations, or search results.
Expanding Functionality
In the latest version of Google Photos (v6.80), discovered by 9to5Google, new strings hint at an upcoming feature titled “Hide face from memories.” Android Authority has confirmed the presence of this feature, which offers a more streamlined approach to hiding faces.
Ease of Access
The new option will be accessible via an overflow menu when viewing a specific individual’s “face group.” This intuitive interface simplifies the process of hiding faces from memories.
Enhanced Control
Notably, the updated feature provides users with two choices for hiding a face. The first option, “Block face,” completely hides the individual from memories. Alternatively, users can select “Show less,” which reduces the frequency of that person’s appearance in memories, excluding solo images but potentially including group photos.
Balancing Privacy and Convenience
While the effectiveness of this feature remains to be seen, it represents a step forward in addressing users’ privacy concerns without compromising the convenience of Google Photos’ memory curation.
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Conclusion
Google Photos’ introduction of the face hiding feature exemplifies the platform’s commitment to providing users with greater control over their digital memories. As the rollout continues, users can look forward to enjoying a more personalized and privacy-focused experience within the app.
