Google Photos is rolling out a new toggle in its search interface that lets users switch between AI-powered Ask Photos results and the traditional keyword-based search. Google Photos lead Shimrit Ben-Yair announced the change on X.
Previously, switching between search modes required navigating into settings. The toggle now appears directly in the search UI, allowing users to move between "fast classic search" and "intelligent Ask Photos results" within the same query.
Switch Between AI and Classic Search
Google defaults to whichever result type it determines best fits the query. With the new toggle, users can quickly switch between AI-powered “Ask Photos” results and traditional keyword-based search. Google says the change was introduced after feedback from users who sometimes preferred the faster and more predictable classic search experience.
By default, Google Photos will still show the results it believes best match the query. However, users can now manually switch views if the AI results aren’t what they expected. The goal is to combine the flexibility of AI search with the reliability of traditional keyword searches.
Google Photos Search Quality Improvements
Google has also improved the accuracy of search results for popular queries. According to the company, searches for terms like “turtles,” “purple dress,” and “lipstick” should now return more accurate results thanks to improvements in the underlying system.
At the same time, the Ask Photos feature continues expanding globally and is now available in more than 100 countries, with rollout in Europe beginning this week.
"More From This Date" Feature Shows Every Photo From That Day
Ben-Yair also confirmed a separate feature currently in rollout: "More from this date." When viewing a photo after a search, the date displayed at the top of the image becomes a tappable link that jumps directly to that day in the main timeline. The feature makes it easier to browse the full context around a specific memory without manually scrolling through the photo library.
How to Get the New Google Photos Update
Both changes are server-side rollouts and do not require a Google Photos app update. Users who do not see the toggle or tappable date targets yet should expect the features to appear within the coming days.
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