Google Photos Introduces New Collections Tab, Streamlining User Experience
Source: 9to5Google Google Photos is implementing a significant user interface update, transitioning the existing "Library" tab to a new "Collections" tab. This change comes after a previous redesign attempt in 2022 was met with negative feedback and ultimately shelved. The tech giant has taken a more measured approach this time, directly addressing user concerns about the discoverability of shared albums. In a recent support post, Google acknowledged the previous design's shortcomings and emphasized the new "Collections" tab's focus on improved content accessibility. Retaining the familiar bookshelf icon, the updated tab will feature prominent shortcuts ("pills") for key functionalities such as Favorites, Trash, Screenshots, Archive, and other frequently accessed sections. Notably, the Locked Folder will no longer be included in these shortcuts and the pills themselves will adopt a transparent aesthetic, departing from the current Materi...