Descriptive Queries: A New Way to Search with Natural LanguageGoogle Photos has introduced Descriptive Queries, a game-changing feature that enhances the app’s native search functionality. Previously, users could only search for images using simple keywords, limiting their ability to refine results. Now, with this update, users can type detailed, natural language queries to find specific images and videos with ease.
1. How Descriptive Queries Work:
Users can now search for photos using longer, more natural language phrases like "Alice and me laughing" or "Kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains." The app recognizes these descriptive queries, even if they are vague, and presents relevant results. This new search functionality is being rolled out to all users on iOS and Android, but for now, it only supports English. However, Google has announced plans to expand to additional languages in the coming weeks.Sorting Results for a Streamlined ExperienceIn addition to more flexible search queries, Google Photos now offers the option to sort search results by date or relevance, making it even easier to find specific memories from your photo and video library.
2. Ask Photos: Early Access to AI-Powered Photo Search
Alongside the Descriptive Queries update, Google is giving some US users early access to its experimental Ask Photos feature. Powered by Gemini, this AI-driven tool allows users to search their Google Photos library through conversational prompts, taking search precision to a whole new level.
3. Gemini’s AI: Understanding Your Photo Library
The Ask Photos feature leverages the power of computer vision, enabling Gemini to process and understand the content of your entire photo library. Users can enter conversational prompts like “Show me pictures of the kids at the zoo” or “Find my beach vacation photos,” and Gemini will pull up the most relevant images. This AI-powered feature is currently in early access through Google Labs and is expected to be available to more users later this year.
4. A More Intelligent Search Experience in Google Photos
The introduction of Descriptive Queries and Ask Photos represents a major leap forward in Google Photos' search capabilities. With these features, users can now enjoy more natural, intuitive ways to search for specific memories, whether through precise language or the help of AI. As Descriptive Queries rolls out to all users and Ask Photos expands its reach, Google is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and making it easier than ever to manage and rediscover your digital memories.
