Google Photos Expands AI Editing to iPhone Users with Conversational Edits and New Tools
Google is expanding its AI-powered features in the Google Photos app, bringing several new tools to iPhone users for the first time. Among the updates is the “Help me edit” feature, which allows users to describe desired changes to their photos using voice or text. This conversational editing capability, previously available only on Pixel and select Android devices, is now rolling out to iOS users in the U.S. With the new feature, users can simply type or speak a request—like “make the sky bluer” or “remove the person in the background”—and Google Photos will automatically apply the changes using AI. The update also introduces a redesigned editor interface on iPhone, featuring intuitive gestures and one-tap suggestions for quick adjustments. Enhanced facial editing tools now offer greater accuracy when modifying features in portraits. By referencing images from users’ private face groups, the AI can more precisely edit elements like removing glasses, fixing closed eyes, or adding a smile. These improvements are powered by Google’s new Nano Banana AI model, which enables advanced image transformations such as turning photos into paintings, mosaics, and illustrated styles. A new “Ask” button is now available on both Android and iOS, launching a chatbot-style interface that lets users interact with their photos. This tool can suggest edits, answer questions about content—like “Where was this photo taken?”—and help locate specific images in the gallery. The “Ask Photos” feature is also being expanded to over 100 new regions and 17 additional languages, improving accessibility worldwide. Additionally, Android users now have access to ready-made AI templates that allow instant edits using popular prompts, such as “put me in a high fashion photoshoot” or “make it look like a vintage postcard.” These templates streamline creative editing and make it easier for users to experiment with different styles. Together, these updates mark a significant step forward in making AI-powered photo editing more intuitive, accessible, and powerful across platforms—bringing Pixel-level features to iPhone users and enhancing the overall experience for millions of Google Photos users.
