Get All Access for $5/mo

Google Photos' New Upgrade Worsens Key Feature The new update in google has changed the accuracy of location information which is stored with some photos. This potentially causes a loss of their precise location and users would not be able to search for the pictures based on the location they were taken in.

By Kavya Pillai

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash

The new update in google has changed the accuracy of location information which is stored with some photos. This potentially causes a loss of their precise location and users would not be able to search for the pictures based on the location they were taken in.

Originally, Google Photos would have pictures attached with their location data. This was done with the help of Google's Location History feature. This feature is no longer being used. So from now on, Google Photos will scan each picture to look for landmarks and other signs to locate the place they were taken in.

The change was intended to boost user privacy but it may also cause problems. If the user were to take multiple pictures on a trip, the locations may not be as accurate. This change would also affect Google Photos' automatic 'memories' feature which can be based on significant locations.

Furthermore, users are now promoted to delete their past stored location on Google Photos that used the Location History feature. If they want the locations stored they have to tap the 'keep' button before the 1st of May, 2023 or all the locations will automatically be deleted.

Users who have taken their pictures with a smartphone may be saved if they had granted location access for their camera. This is done through the iOS privacy settings or by enabling the 'location tag' on Android.

In such a case the accurate locations of pictures have been stored automatically and Google Photos will continue to use it for precise locations.

Kavya Pillai

Former Correspondent

News and Trends

"45% of All Ongoing Hydropower Projects in India are Ours": Patel Engineering

Patel Engineering reported a turnover of INR 4,400 crore in the last fiscal year, with a projected 10 per cent growth for the current year.

Living

70% of Small Business Owners Experience Monthly Burnout. Follow These 3 Rules to Avoid the Same Fate.

Here are three guidelines to help entrepreneurs achieve balance, growth and success in both their professional and personal endeavors.

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

Side Hustle

'Hustling Every Day': These Friends Started a Side Hustle With $2,500 Each — It 'Snowballed' to Over $500,000 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Brand

Paris Emily Nicholson and Saskia Teje Jenkins had a 2020 brainstorm session that led to a lucrative business.

Franchise

Kick-Start Your Small Business With These Cost Effective Strategies

Starting a small business is an exciting adventure, brimming with both opportunities and challenges. A key to success is effectively managing costs from the outset.

Green Entrepreneur®

How Global Business Leaders Can Build a Sustainable Supply Chain

Businesses can build sustainable supply chains by leveraging technology to reduce environmental impact, optimize resources and track emissions while balancing operational efficiency and sustainability goals.