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Google is making another significant move in democratizing AI tools by bringing its advanced AI-powered editing features to Google Photos for iPhone users. The update introduces a new way to edit images using simple words. Users can simply describe what they want to change, and the app’s artificial intelligence takes care of the rest.
Imagine typing ‘make the sky bluer’ or ‘remove people from the background,’ and the app instantly transforms the photo with no sliders or manual tools, just conversation. This new text-based editing capability is part of Google’s broader mission to make professional-grade photo editing effortless for everyone, whether on Android or iOS.
Google Photos has launched a major update that brings AI-powered editing to iPhone users, allowing edits through natural language. According to the company’s announcement, iOS users can now tap a ‘Help me edit’ button, then type or speak a request such as ‘brighten the sky and remove cars’ and watch the changes roll out.
The new feature, initially available in the U.S., brings the same conversational editing previously reserved for Pixel and Android devices. Google marks this move as a major leap in making powerful image editing tools available for everyone. Alongside the text-based editing feature, Google also launched a new redesigned editor interface on iOS, which is capable of gesture-based adjustments and one-tap suggestions, thereby making editing easier for less skilled users.
The update allows users to issue an editing command by typing or speaking a prompt. For example: ‘remove sunglasses from John’ or ‘make Priya smile’. The underlying AI model parses and executes the request automatically.
Google says this conversational feature uses advanced image-editing models like ‘Nano Banana’ to deliver realistic results, maintaining natural appearances while applying dramatic changes.
In addition to capturing the text-based edits, the app also introduces transparency via C2PA Content Credentials, which track and display how an image has been edited using AI.
The new editing tools are currently rolling out to iOS users in the U.S. and will gradually expand globally. In the Indian context, the update aligns with Google’s global strategy, as the AI-search and editing expansion now covers more than 100 countries and 17 new languages, including Hindi.
Users will need to ensure their device meets minimum requirements (e.g., iOS version and hardware) and have the latest version of Google Photos downloaded via the App Store.
This enhancement marks a shift in photo-editing from tool-based workflows (select tool, adjust slider) to conversational workflows (just describe what you want). That means fewer sliders and manual steps.
In India, where taking pictures with smartphones and sharing them are common, simplifying the editing through natural language has made it easier for casual users who want high-quality output without technical expertise.
With features like AI-powered photo editing coming to iPhone users, Google not only expands its customer base across platforms but also solidifies its position in the photo-storage and editing segment against rivals.
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The latest version of Google Photos offers significant enhancements over previous versions. Before this update, iPhone users were limited to basic editing tools (crop, brightness, contrast) and a few AI functions, such as Magic Eraser, which still required user selection. The introduction of text-based editing makes it a lot easier to handle the situation.
To sum up, the adoption of AI-powered, text-based editing by Google Photos for iPhone users marks a significant milestone in the future of mobile photography. Once the rollout is completed worldwide, it could easily turn into a new standard in how people edit their photos and memories.
