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I just found a hidden Google Photos tool that clears storage in seconds - how it works

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Why This Matters

Google Photos has introduced a new 'Clean up this day' tool that simplifies photo management by allowing users to quickly swipe to delete or keep images, significantly reducing the time spent organizing. This feature enhances user experience by making storage cleanup more intuitive and efficient, especially for heavy photo users like journalists or avid photographers. Its availability on Android devices highlights Google's ongoing efforts to improve mobile photo management and storage optimization.

Key Takeaways

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ZDNET's key takeaways

Google Photos has a tool called "Clean up this day."

It gives you a Tinder-style, swipe left/swipe right interface to keep or delete photos.

It could be a huge time saver for people organizing their digital photos.

As a journalist who takes thousands of photos every year, my Google Photos storage is a bit of a dumpster fire. Intermixed with family outings and scenic outlooks are 30 or so pictures of my local village hall at night, as that's where I go to take sample photos.

You may not have that exact problem, but even when I'm not working -- which is hardly ever -- I still take more photos than I need to capture a moment. They're digital photos, so it's not like you're wasting film. But on Google Photos, you are wasting space.

Also: This simple trick helps me tame my chaotic camera roll in just a few minutes

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