Google Photos to replace Library with Collections on Android

Two years ago, Google tried to revamp the Library section of the Google Photos app, but this time it was canceled. Now, the company seems to want to redesign the Google Photos library again, but this time it will be called “Collections.”

Google Photos app will replace Library tab with Collections

Google revealed two days ago that it plans to replace the Library tab in Google Photos with Collections for “Find what you need, faster.“Although the tab uses the same logo as the Library, it provides quick access to the Favorites and Trash folders. The other sections are organized in a 2×2 grid based on your usage.

The existing “Photos on device” folder will be replaced with “On this device”. This folder displays images and videos (in grid format) saved locally on your smartphone or tablet. This may irritate some users, as accessing images and videos stored on your device requires an additional click.

There are additional sections called Albums, Archives, Documents, Locked, People, Recently Added, Screenshots, and Videos. There is no longer a folder called Utilities in the app. All of these utilities now have separate sections: Free Up Space, Import Photos, Locked Folder, Create New Creation, Manage Photo Frames, and Move Photos to Archive.

Google says the new feature should be rolling out to most smartphone and tablet users on Android and iOS in the coming days. If you haven’t received the new Collections tab in the Google Photos app on your device, try installing the latest software update if it’s available on your Galaxy device.