Google Photos is arguably one of the best photo-storage apps. It comes loaded with a variety of features that make it easier to store, edit, and share pictures. The app also offers impressive search capabilities, allowing you to find images that contain specific objects, places, or people. It seems Google Photos’ search prowess is about to get even better, as the app is reported to be testing a new face-based search tool. Here are the details.

As reported by Android Police, Google is replacing the Lens button on the Photos app with a new generic search shortcut. You might have used the Lens option on the bottom of the screen while looking at a picture. It helps in conducting searches using images instead of words, as well as translating words from pictures that you’ve clicked.

The new search tool that is replacing the Lens tab combines the face recognition features of Google Photos. When you use this feature on an image with a face, the app searches for the same face in other images you’ve taken in the past. However, if you tap on an object in the same photo, you’ll be taken to the full Google Lens app. This new button gives you the option to revisit older pictures, but it isn’t a new feature.

Currently, the new search icon is only available on a limited number of Android devices, so you may still see the Lens tab in your Photos app. If the new feature receives good feedback, Google might roll it out with the next update.

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