Google Photos is working on a new feature that could make it easier to share albums using QR codes. As of right now, the app asks the user to take a screenshot of a QR code before sharing it. While the method worked fine, it sure wasn’t convenient enough. To fix that, Google is working to allow users to copy or download the QR code directly.
Google Photos is making it easier to share albums using a QR code
Google Photos introduced a QR code-based album sharing feature last year. It lets users share their albums without copying or sharing a link. The feature was good enough, but it had one notable limitation. There is currently no option to copy or download the QR code to share it directly with other users/apps. Instead, Google recommends the old-school way of taking a screenshot of the QR code in order to share it.
However, in the Google Photos app version 7.93.0, the tech giant has updated the interface and added two new ways to share the QR code. The new buttons are labeled “Copy” and “Download.” The Copy button lets the user copy the QR code and share it across supported apps. The Download button, on the other hand, allows them to save the QR code directly in the gallery.
Collections Tab gets a refresh as well
Apart from the updated QR code sharing interface, Google Photos is also preparing changes to its Collections Tab. As spotted by the folks at Android Authority, Google is working on options to pin items at the top of the page and reorder items. The reordering feature is already rolling out. It allows users to reorganize folders within the Collections Tab.
The new version reveals that Google is preparing a new bottom sheet to introduce the changes to its users. The sheet says the Collections Tab has a new look. Before we wrap up, keep in mind that both the QR sharing feature and the updated Collections tab interface are based on work-in-progress code. Google has not confirmed whether they will become widely available.
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