Google Photos rolls out 'Photo Stack' feature: How it works

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A user on Reddit claims to have received the new Google Photos feature on their Pixel 8 device.

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The screenshot showed a Photo Stack containing five images, but there is no information regarding the maximum number of similar photos that can be grouped together.

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At this time, it also remains uncertain whether this feature is exclusive to Pixel 8 series phones or if it will be accessible on other devices as well.

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According to Forbes, the Photo Stack feature could also let users create animations, unstack the photos and return them to the grid as individual pictures.

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Although not confirmed, it's speculated that the feature lets users select the best image from a stack and automatically remove the others.

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If that's the case, it would allow users to better manage their photos by discarding unwanted duplicates and retaining only the best ones, thereby making the photo grids easier to navigate.

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