Hot topics

Google Photos Brings More Privacy Controls for Photo Sharing—Here's How

Google Photos AI feature
© nextpit

Beyond its powerful editing tools, Google Photos offers several useful features that make it a top choice for managing photos and videos. One such feature is cloud storage sharing with family members or contacts. However, Google previously removed automatic photo sharing from third-party apps, disrupting seamless syncing.

Now, following user feedback, Google has reinstated this feature, though it now requires manual activation. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Google Disabled Automatic Photo Sharing from Third-Party Apps

In November of last year, Google disabled the automatic addition of photos and screenshots from third-party apps, such as social media and banking apps, to Partner Sharing. This meant users had to manually share media files from these apps, which many found inconvenient.

The change aimed to declutter shared galleries and enhance security by preventing sensitive screenshots from being automatically accessible to Partner Sharing members. However, this manual process disrupted the smooth syncing experience that many users relied on.

After receiving feedback from users, Google has now brought back automatic photo sharing for third-party apps. However, it remains disabled by default, meaning users must enable it in settings before they can take advantage of automatic syncing.

How to Enable Photo Sharing from Third-Party Apps in Google Photos

The feature is already rolling out, so you may have access to it now. Follow these steps to enable it:

  1. Open the Google Photos app.
  2. Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner to open the menu.
  3. Select Photos settings from the menu.
  4. Tap Sharing.
  5. Select Partner Sharing.
  6. Choose the access settings next to the member’s name.
  7. Toggle on Include content from other Android apps.
  8. Tap Done to save your changes.

To disable the feature, follow the same steps and turn off the Include content from other Android apps option.

Do you use Google Photos for cloud storage, sharing with family or contacts? Have you found this feature useful? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Source: Google

The best VPN services compared and tested

  Sponsored Editor's Choice              
  SurfShark CyberGhost NordVPN PureVPN VyprVpn ExpressVPN Private Internet Access Tunnelbear Ivacy
Name SurfShark* CyberGhost* NordVPN* PureVPN VyprVpn ExpressVPN Private Internet Access Tunnelbear Ivacy*
nextpit Tested
Go to review
Go to review
Go to review
Not yet rated
Not yet rated
Not yet rated
Not yet rated
Not yet rated
Not yet rated
Price (monthly) $2.49 to $12.95 $2.25 to $12.99 $3.49 to $11.95 $2.91 to $10.95  $6.47 to $1.81 $8.32 to $12.95  $2.03 to $9.95 $3.33 and $9.99 $2.45 to $9.95
Compatible platforms with its app - Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- FireTV
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Android TV, FireTV 
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Android TV, FireTV
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Android TV, FireTV
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS
- Android TV
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS
- Android, iOS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Android TV, FireTV
Protocols OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard L2TP, OpenVPN, IKEv2 L2TP, OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard L2TP, OpenVPN, IKEv2 OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2 OpenVPN, IKEv2 L2TP,  OpenVPN, IKEv2
How do I subscribe? See Options* See Options* See Options* See Options* See Options* See Options* See Options* See Options* See Options*
Name SurfShark CyberGhost NordVPN PureVPN VyprVpn ExpressVPN Private Internet Access Tunnelbear Ivacy
Go to comment (0)
Jade Bryan

Jade Bryan
Junior Editor

I still remember how amazed I was when I first got hold of the Nokia 3210 back when I was a kid, and it was during that time I developed my love for technology, particularly for mobile phones. I started sharing my knowledge through writing in different blogs and forums back in Nokia Nseries era. I even make videos before where I put different phones side-by-side. Today, I'm still an avid enthusiast of smartphones, but my interests have evolved into smart devices and electric vehicles.

To the author profile
Liked this article? Share now!
Recommended articles
Latest articles
Push notification Next article
No comments
Write new comment:
All changes will be saved. No drafts are saved when editing
Write new comment:
All changes will be saved. No drafts are saved when editing