Summary
- Google Photos for iOS now features a horizontal row of shortcuts for easier access to Favorites, Recently Added, and more.
- The new row of shortcuts pushes down the grid of photos but offers quicker access to frequently used albums and Favorites.
- Users can expect these changes to eventually make their way to the Android version of Google Photos, but there’s no timeline available right now.
## Google Photos iOS Gets a Handy New Shortcuts Row
Google Photos for iOS has received a handy update, introducing a new horizontal row of shortcuts at the top of the app. This change makes it easier for users to access frequently used features like Favorites, Recently Added, and Trash.
Reporting by 9to5Google reveals the addition of a horizontal row of shortcuts — Favorites, Recently Added, the last viewed album, and Trash —
This change brings these shortcuts front and center, offering quicker access compared to previously needing to delve into the Collections tab.
Impact on the Photo Grid
While this new row pushes the grid of photos further down the screen, the increased ease of access to frequently used features likely outweighs the slight change in visual layout.
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