Google Photos Gets Serious About Video Editing
Google is transforming Photos from a gallery into a creation studio. New templates, a built-in music library, and custom text tools aim to keep users editing in-app.
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Australia Just Banned Teens From Social Media. The World Is Watching.
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Google Photos Gets a Major Video Editing Upgrade
Google is adding a suite of new video editing features to Google Photos. The update includes pre-made templates and a faster, more intuitive editor for crafting highlight reels on mobile.