Google is currently experimenting with a substantial modification to the display of images within Google Photos, potentially leading to a significantly tidier and more easily navigable library display.
Recent investigations by the well-known tech investigator, AssembleDebug (accessible via Telegram), revealed that version 6.59 of the Google Photos app conceals text elements that hint at a new and yet-to-be-released “Photo Stack” functionality.
The newly discovered text within the app includes phrases like:
“Automatically group similar photos taken at the same time with Photo stacks.”
“Activate photo stacks to sort similar images taken simultaneously.”
“Select a top photo or adjust the stack.”
“Control your photo stacks at any time.”
However, without any available screenshots, we are left to make educated guesses about what photo stacks entail.
My assumption is that this feature will enable users to streamline their Google Photos Libraries by consolidating various similar photos into virtual ‘stacks’—akin to laying out physical photographs on a table and grouping similar images into distinct piles.
In any collection of similar photos, it’s probable that one image will stand out as a favorite. This preferred photo could then be set as the “top pick” and placed at the top of its respective stack.
This concept is not entirely new; other photo management tools, such as Adobe Lightroom Classic, incorporate a similar “stacking” feature. This is typically utilized to group different versions of a single photo while maintaining easy access to each version.
One notable aspect of this feature is that the stacks are generated automatically. It is still unclear whether users will have the option to create photo stacks manually.
For those who might be skeptical about this new feature, there’s no need to worry. The report indicates that there will be an option to toggle the feature on or off, according to user preference.
