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    By Sandesh BhosleJuly 6, 2024Updated:July 6, 20243 Mins Read
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    Google Photos, the go-to media manager and cloud storage app for most Android devices, has just achieved a remarkable milestone on the Play Store. Since its launch in 2015, Google Photos has become an essential platform for photo management, offering a seamless photo gallery experience on Android phones and tablets. Beyond its basic functionalities, the app provides cloud-based backup for your media and features a suite of photo-editing tools, some of which are enhanced by cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI).

    Recently, Google Photos surpassed an astonishing 10 billion downloads. This milestone comes nine years after its debut and underscores the app’s widespread adoption. While the fact that it comes pre-installed on many Android smartphones might inflate the download count, the sheer volume is nonetheless impressive. The app had previously crossed the 5 billion download mark in 2020, reflecting its growing popularity over the years.

    When it comes to managing photos on Android devices, Google Photos has solidified its position as the leading app. Although many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Samsung and OnePlus include their own gallery apps, Google Photos is almost always present as part of the pre-installed Google suite, except on phones launched in China.

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    Google’s continuous advancements in AI have significantly enhanced Google Photos. The app now includes several generative AI features, many powered by Gemini, Google’s family of large language models (LLMs). One standout feature is the Magic Editor, which leverages generative AI to perform complex photo edits with simple gestures, allowing users to alter subjects or even change backgrounds and skies with ease.

    Additional AI-driven features include Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser, and Portrait Blur. While some of these features are exclusive to Pixel devices or available through a Google One subscription, others are accessible across all Android smartphones, making advanced photo editing more widely available.

    It’s worth noting that Google Photos is not the first app from the tech giant to cross the 10 billion download mark. Other apps like Android Accessibility Suite, Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Play Services, Google Search, Speech Services by Google, and YouTube have also achieved this feat. Many of these apps are essential for accessing Google features on smartphones, contributing to their massive download numbers.

    Google Photos’ journey from its launch to reaching 10 billion downloads highlights its evolution into a cornerstone app for Android users. Its blend of intuitive design, powerful AI-driven features, and seamless cloud integration has made it an indispensable tool for managing and editing photos, setting a high standard in the universe of digital media management.

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