Google Photos: the new feature that protects your photos!

Google Photos recently introduced a new feature that can solve a common problem for users: managing cloud storage without deleting photos from their devices.

How does the new feature work?

The feature allows users to remove specific photos and videos from the backups stored in Google Photos (cloud) without deleting them from their device. Until now, deleting a file from the cloud automatically led to its deletion from all devices synced to the Google account.

With this change:

• Users have more control over which files are stored in the cloud.
• They can better manage the available space in Google Photos, especially if they are approaching the free storage limit.
• Ensure important files are kept on the device, even if they are removed from the cloud.

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What are the benefits?

• Space saving: Users no longer need to upgrade their Google Photos space if the cloud fills up.
• File protection: The files they want to keep for personal use remain on their device.
• Ease of use: The process is simple, through the Google Photos app settings.

How is it done?

The option is found in your file management menu. You can:

• Select the photos you want to delete from the cloud.
• Ensure that they remain stored locally on your device.

The new feature is expected to be available to users with the latest version of the Google Photos app on both Android and iOS.

With this addition, Google offers more flexibility and control, making Google Photos even more useful for everyday use.

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