Google Photos Rolls Out New Tools to Declutter Android Photo Libraries

The update introduces advanced customization options to manage media visibility, offering users greater control over their photo grids.

Google Photos for Android now includes a 'Photos View' setting to help users hide clutter from third-party apps like WhatsApp and Instagram.
New options allow users to show only backed-up content or hide specific types of media, such as screenshots, GIFs, and memes, from their main timeline.
A 'Customize by app' feature lets users manage visibility settings for individual apps, enabling exceptions for preferred media sources.
The update, part of Google Photos version 7.14, is gradually rolling out to Android users, with no confirmation yet of a similar feature for iOS.
These changes expand on the app's previous grid customization tools, aiming to streamline photo organization and improve user control.