Recently, Google has been conducting a significant upgrade test for Google Photos, introducing the long-awaited "Ask Photos" feature. This functionality allows users to interact with their photo library using natural language.
For instance, you can directly ask, "Show me the best photos of every national park I've visited" or "What is my license plate number?" In this way, your photos and videos transform into a visual database capable of intelligently extracting information and context.
Although the "Ask Photos" feature has not been officially rolled out, according to the latest reports, the related code has already appeared in the latest version of the Google app. For Android users, this application not only enables searches based on images and text but also provides the "Discover" news feed visible when you swipe left on the home screen.
New text includes:
<string name="assistant_robin_action_ask_photos_single_image_content_description">Google Photos Image</string>
<string name="assistant_photos_card_a11y_description">Results from Google Photos extension</string>
<string name="assistant_photos_card_title_string">Google Photos</string>
<string name="assistant_photos_icon_content_description">Google Photos icon</string>
According to the information in the reports, some key words have appeared in the code, with "robin" believed to be the internal codename for Google Gemini. This indicates that Google is testing Gemini extension functionalities related to Ask Photos. Interestingly, this extension functionality might be very similar to the upcoming Ask Photos feature in the Google Photos app.
Although the specific operation of this feature has not been detailed yet, we can imagine that the content of Ask Photos might be combined with regular search results in the future. Additionally, Google might also enhance the output of Ask Photos using Google Lens, such as identifying the prices of items in images or gathering background information on famous landmarks.
If Ask Photos and Google Lens can be integrated, they will provide users with a powerful tool, making it easier for them to search their Google Photos library based on the latest web context.
Key Points:
🌟 Google is testing the "Ask Photos" feature, allowing users to interact with their photo library using natural language.
🖼️ The related code has appeared in the latest version of the Google app, indicating a potential rollout of this feature.
🔍 Future integration with Google Lens may enhance the search experience, providing real-time information.