GoKawiilGoogle Photos tests full emoji picker for reactions to shared photos
Android Authority found a hidden feature in Google Photos version 7.90 that expands reactions on shared photos beyond a simple heart. Once enabled, it shows a redesigned reaction button alongside comments, and a floating bar suggesting emojis while also letting users tap through to the entire emoji picker to choose any reaction. The feature isn't publicly available yet but appears functional and ready for rollout.
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This update would make Google Photos' sharing experience feel more like a social platform such as Messages or Slack, where varied emoji reactions add nuance beyond a basic like. It also replaces an earlier, more limited version Google tested that only offered five preset emojis added as comments, suggesting the company is refining the idea before a wider release.
- Google Photos v7.90 contains a hidden, more flexible reaction system for shared photos.
- Users could soon react with any emoji from the full picker, not just a heart or five presets.
- The feature isn't live yet but appears polished enough for a near-term rollout.
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