Google Photos "Ask" Search Still Has a Lot of Haters
Droid Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Google introduced the AI-powered "Ask Photos" feature in Google Photos over a year ago to enable more natural search queries, but it faced user backlash due to slow performance and unsatisfactory search results, leading to a paused rollout and subsequent speed improvements.
- A recent Reddit thread with over 1,300 upvotes highlights widespread user dissatisfaction, with many criticizing "Ask Photos" for returning limited and inaccurate search results, and some calling it a downgrade from the previous search functionality.
- While most feedback is negative, a minority of users appreciate the feature, noting it can be effective for finding older photos, though they prefer it not replace the classic search entirely.
- The author shares personal frustration with "Ask Photos," citing slowness,
