GoKawiilGoogle Photos redesigns Collections tab with customizable sections
Google Photos is rolling out a revamped Collections tab that lets users customize which content carousels appear and in what order. A new 'Pinned' section defaults to Favorites, Screenshots, and Trash, followed by carousels for On this device, Albums, People & pets, Wardrobe, Places, and Documents, with an 'Other Collections' grid below. The update is shipping via Google Photos versions 7.97 on Android and 7.98 on iOS.
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The change reflects a broader push by Google to let users tailor app layouts rather than impose fixed navigation, which could improve usability for people with large or specialized photo libraries. Because this is a server-side rollout rather than a standard app update, availability may vary by device and timing even among users on the same app version.
- Collections tab now supports reordering and hiding of sections like Pinned, Albums, and Places
- Default Pinned carousel shows Favorites, Screenshots, and Trash but is fully customizable
- Rollout is server-side via Google Photos 7.97 (Android) and 7.98 (iOS)
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