Google Photos’ New Quick Edit Feature Sparks Debate Among Users

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Google Photos' New Quick Edit Feature Sparks Debate Among Users
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Google Photos has been quietly testing a new feature called Quick Edit, designed to make sharing images a little more interactive. But it looks like the company is already working on an option to turn it off. Some users may welcome this change since Quick Edit adds an extra step before sharing pictures, which might not suit everyone.

For those unfamiliar, Quick Edit pops up a new editing page when you hit the share button on a photo. It offers basic tools for cropping or enhancing an image right before sharing it. While convenient for users who like to tweak their photos, it’s not ideal for anyone who prefers skipping straight to sharing.

The latest Google Photos update (version 7.14.0.718134140) hints at a possible solution. In screenshots from the update, there’s a new pill-shaped button at the top-right of the Quick Edit screen. This button would let users disable the feature entirely, making sharing photos faster for those who don’t use editing tools.

Google also seems to be making changes to how cropping works within Quick Edit. Right now, there’s a crop button in the toolbar that redirects you to the main editing tools. With the new update, this might be replaced by a built-in crop tool right in the Quick Edit screen, which could streamline things a bit.

These updates aren’t live just yet, but they’re expected to roll out in the future. If you’re curious, keep an eye out for these changes in upcoming app updates.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.