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Google Photos is making its enhanced editing tools, previously exclusive to subscribers, available to all users for free, including features like Photo UnBlur, Magic Eraser, and Magic Editor powered by AI. Non-subscribers will receive these tools gradually starting May 15, with some limitations on monthly saves for Magic Editor. Access to these features will require specific system requirements on desktop and mobile devices.
Google Photos is introducing 12 new video effects, including Dust mix, Paper tear, B&W film, Lomo, Light leak, Film mood, Chromatic, Fish eye, Vintage, Layouts, Retro film, and Poster. These effects can be easily applied to videos with a single tap, allowing users to enhance their clips. The update is currently rolling out to Pixel owners and Google One subscribers, while the Google Photos app on Chromebooks has also received an overhaul.
Google Photos on the web is adding advanced editing tools from Google One, including Portrait Light, Portrait Blur, Color Pop, HDR, and Sky. These tools were previously only available on the mobile apps. The addition is for Google One subscribers, with even the $1.99 per month 100 GB tier unlocking the extra Google Photos editing features. A minimum of 4 GB RAM and an updated browser is required to access these tools.
Instagram Reels is adding a dedicated section for trending audio and hashtags, expanding gifts to more countries, enhancing editing tools, adding new metrics, and more. The new updates aim to help creators stay on top of trends, monetize their content, and better understand their audience. With governments expressing concerns about TikTok, Instagram is beefing up its rival product and making it more appealing to creators.