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Google Photos Introduces Toggle Between Gemini Ask and Classic Search

7/21/2026

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Google Photos added a top-of-results toggle to switch between Gemini Ask Photos (right) and classic search (left).
If Ask Photos is on, the app selects it, allowing users to tap the toggle to use classic search.
Simple queries keep classic search selected, while complex queries like “what’s my license plate?” switch to Ask Photos until changed.
The toggle is included in the latest Google Photos version for Android and iOS.

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Google Photos added a top-of-results toggle to switch between Gemini Ask Photos (right) and classic search (left).
If Ask Photos is on, the app selects it, allowing users to tap the toggle to use classic search.
Simple queries keep classic search selected, while complex queries like “what’s my license plate?” switch to Ask Photos until changed.
The toggle is included in the latest Google Photos version for Android and iOS.