Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
TL;DR Google Photos is getting a new Photo view, with a light mode, streamlined menus, and clearer placement for image details.
Photo view will also now display interactive badges that let you take various actions.
The update is currently rolling out for Google Photos users on iOS and will come to Android users at a later date.
Google Photos frequently refreshes its interface and settings, and it’s doing it again with a revamped Photo view, i.e., the screen you see when you open an image in the Google Photos app.
This update introduces three major changes to Photo view that will be immediately noticeable when the update hits your app:
Dynamic light mode: Google Photos now supports a light mode that automatically aligns with your device’s system theme. Instead of always viewing photos against a black background, the app will now reflect your device’s light or dark mode preference.
Clearer photo details: Date, time, and location information will now appear directly over your photos, eliminating the need to swipe up to view these details.
Expanded three-dot menu: The three-dot menu in the top right corner of Photo view now includes more actions, such as: About
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