Google Photos is getting an Updates page

Google Photos Introduces “Updates” Section for Easier Album Management

Google Photos is making it easier to follow activity in your shared albums with a new “Updates” section. In the new section, you’ll be able to see notifications like updates to a shared album and updates to a conversation within Google Photos, according to a support post from Google.

New “Updates” Section

The Updates section can be found by tapping a bell icon that replaces the Sharing button (the one that looks like two people). Updates are shown chronologically, and you’ll be able to look at activity from “today, yesterday, this week, this month, last month, and beyond,” the Google Photos team says in the post.

Streamlining Album Management

“We want to streamline how you can view recent activity with an interface that makes albums, groups, and conversations more accessible,” the Google Photos team notes. The new Updates page is designed to make it easier to stay on top of activity in your shared albums.

Accessing Shared Albums

Google notes that if you want to access shared albums, you can do so from the newly-launched Collections section.

Availability and Rollout

The new Updates page is rolling out now on the Android and iOS Google Photos apps. If it’s not available to you, the Photos team says to check back “over the coming weeks.”

Conclusion

The new Updates section in Google Photos is designed to make it easier to manage and stay on top of activity in your shared albums. With the ability to view updates chronologically and access shared albums from the Collections section, Google Photos is making it easier to keep your shared albums organized and up-to-date.

FAQs

Q: Where can I find the new Updates section?

A: The Updates section can be found by tapping a bell icon that replaces the Sharing button (the one that looks like two people) in the Google Photos app.

Q: What kind of updates will I see in the Updates section?

A: You’ll be able to see notifications like updates to a shared album and updates to a conversation within Google Photos.

Q: Can I access shared albums from the Updates section?

A: No, you’ll need to access shared albums from the Collections section.

Q: When will the new Updates page be available on my device?

A: The new Updates page is rolling out now on the Android and iOS Google Photos apps. If it’s not available to you, the Photos team says to check back “over the coming weeks.”