A new update has rolled out for the Pixel Screenshots app. The latest update essentially makes “All screenshots” redundant, tweaks carousels, and adds new shortcuts.
Google updates Pixel Screenshots app after the October Feature Drop
Last month, Google rolled out the October Feature Drop for Pixel smartphones. With the update, Google essentially unleashed its Gemini Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) within the Pixel Screenshots app. Devices from the Pixel 6, going all the way up to the latest Pixel 9 Pro, will be eligible for the October Feature Drop.
Pixel device users eligible for the update will be able to use the power of Gen AI with the app to look for content. Specifically, Google announced how users could append “in Screenshots” to any command to “help you find something you saved in Pixel Screenshots, from wherever you are on your phone.” Gemini would essentially scrub through the images and look for context and content users asked.
The Pixel Screenshots app is now getting another update. It is currently available on the Play Store. Pixel Screenshots v0.24.373.08 brings with it several UI tweaks and improvements.
Google dumps “All screenshots”, and improves the ability to quickly glance at images
The Pixel Screenshots app’s homepage has two carousels for Reminders and Collections. These segments then have a grid for all the captured screenshots. Previously, users had the ability to get a full-screen “All screenshots” view.
The latest update for the Pixel Screenshots app reportedly removes the dedicated All Screenshots page. Instead, Google has placed the grid density options directly on the main screen.
Moving forward, users have the option to switch between four or three squares. Additionally, there are two rectangular previews, which offer an easily glanceable look. Needless to say, this eliminates the step of tapping on the “All screenshots” view and then adjusting grid density.
Google also replaced the “Select screenshots” option in the Collections view with an FAB (Floating Action Button). The “Edit title” and “Delete” options are now in the overflow menu.
The update also introduces app shortcuts that let users quickly “Take a photo” and “Add an image” right from your home screen. Users need not even head over to the FAB for these actions.
Google has also truncated long transcriptions/descriptions. This means the “Add a note” field or “Add to collection” options are easily available without having to scroll to the end of the text.
