&nbsp;Google Photos has started rolling out a new artificial intelligence feature called ‘Me Meme’, which allows users to turn their own photos into personalised, shareable memes. The feature, which was first spotted during testing last year, has now been officially announced by Google.&nbsp;As per the Google, the tool is currently experimental and is designed to create light-hearted images that users can share with friends and family. The company has said that results may vary, as the AI-generated images may not always match the original photo perfectly.&nbsp;<h2>Google Photos ‘Me Meme’?</h2>‘Me Meme’ is an AI-based image generation feature built directly into the Google Photos app. It uses a user’s uploaded photo and applies different meme-style templates to create humorous images.&nbsp;Google has advised users to upload clear, well-lit and front-facing photos to get better results. Since the feature is still in its early stage, Google has acknowledged that some images may look inaccurate or slightly distorted.&nbsp;The announcement was made on Google’s Photos Community platform, where the company confirmed that Me Meme is part of its wider push to bring more AI-powered creativity tools to everyday apps.&nbsp;<h2>How to use the Me Meme feature</h2>Using Me Meme is simple and does not require any additional app or setup. Users can follow these steps:&nbsp;Open the Google Photos app and tap on Create from the bottom menu.Select Me Meme from the available options.Choose a meme template and upload the photo you want to use.Tap Generate and wait for the AI to create the image.Users can either save the image or tap Regenerate to try again.&nbsp;First-time users will see a short introduction screen explaining how the feature works.&nbsp;<h2>Who can access the feature right now?</h2>The Me Meme feature is currently rolling out in the United States for both Android and iOS users. Google has said the rollout will happen gradually over the coming weeks. There is no official timeline yet for availability in other regions.&nbsp;A Google spokesperson told tech media outlets that the company is closely monitoring user feedback before expanding the feature more widely.&nbsp;<h2>Part of Google’s wider AI push</h2>The Me Meme tool comes as Google continues to expand AI features across its services. Recently, the company announced Personal Intelligence, a feature that can connect AI mode with apps like Gmail and Google Photos to offer more personalised responses based on user data.&nbsp;Google has said that Personal Intelligence will be turned off by default and must be manually enabled by users, highlighting the company’s focus on user control and privacy.&nbsp;With Me Meme, Google Photos is moving beyond storage and editing, adding AI-driven creativity to everyday photo use.

Google Photos has rolled out an experimental AI feature called ‘Me Meme’, letting users turn their own photos into personalised, shareable memes. The tool is currently available in the US and marks Google’s push to add AI-powered creativity to everyday apps.

Google Photos has started rolling out a new artificial intelligence feature called ‘Me Meme’, which allows users to turn their own photos into personalised, shareable memes. The feature, which was first spotted during testing last year, has now been officially announced by Google. As per the Google, the tool is currently experimental and is designed to create light-hearted images that users can share with friends and family. The company has said that results may vary, as the AI-generated images may not always match the original photo perfectly. Google Photos ‘Me Meme’? ‘Me Meme’ is an AI-based image generation feature built directly into the Google Photos app. It uses a user’s uploaded photo and applies different meme-style templates to create humorous images. Google has advised users to upload clear, well-lit and front-facing photos to get better results. Since the feature is still in its early stage, Google has acknowledged that some images may look inaccurate or slightly distorted. The announcement was made on Google’s Photos Community platform, where the company confirmed that Me Meme is part of its wider push to bring more AI-powered creativity tools to everyday apps. How to use the Me Meme feature Using Me Meme is simple and does not require any additional app or setup. Users can follow these steps: Open the Google Photos app and tap on Create from the bottom menu. Select Me Meme from the available options. Choose a meme template and upload the photo you want to use. Tap Generate and wait for the AI to create the image. Users can either save the image or tap Regenerate to try again. First-time users will see a short introduction screen explaining how the feature works. Who can access the feature right now? The Me Meme feature is currently rolling out in the United States for both Android and iOS users. Google has said the rollout will happen gradually over the coming weeks. There is no official timeline yet for availability in other regions. A Google spokesperson told tech media outlets that the company is closely monitoring user feedback before expanding the feature more widely. Part of Google’s wider AI push The Me Meme tool comes as Google continues to expand AI features across its services. Recently, the company announced Personal Intelligence, a feature that can connect AI mode with apps like Gmail and Google Photos to offer more personalised responses based on user data. Google has said that Personal Intelligence will be turned off by default and must be manually enabled by users, highlighting the company’s focus on user control and privacy. With Me Meme, Google Photos is moving beyond storage and editing, adding AI-driven creativity to everyday photo use.

Google Photos has rolled out an experimental AI feature called ‘Me Meme’, letting users turn their own photos into personalised, shareable memes. The tool is currently available in the US and marks Google’s push to add AI-powered creativity to everyday apps.

Google launches ‘Me Meme’ feature in Photos: AI turns your photos into personalised memes

A software bug has damaged some digital photographs stored in Google photos app. The bug has apparently ruined pictures that date back more than five years. Both Android and iOS users have complained about this issue.

Google photos bug corrupting old photos, affects both Android and iOS users

Google Photos has ended its&nbsp;free, limitless storage on June 1 after years of delivering unlimited free photo backups.

This Google-developed photo sharing and storage service was unveiled in May 2015, and is a spinoff of Google+, the company's discontinued social network.

End of free storage:&nbsp;What does it mean?

Except for existing Pixel phones, any freshly uploaded photo or video counts towards the 15 GB, free storage limitation shared across the user's Google services as of June 1, 2021, in its free tier. 
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What happens to photos in existing storage?

Existing high-quality photographs and movies are exempt from the change, according to Google.

Any photos or movies backed up in high quality before June 1, 2021, will not be counted against the user's Google account storage.

These photographs and videos will continue to be free and will not be counted towards the storage limit.

Google One plans for extra storage

If users need more space, they will have to pay for Google One plans that start at $2 per month for 100GB of Google Drive space and scale to 2TB for $10 per month. 
 
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Google has also made it easier to delete unwanted photos through a tool that finds blurry snapshots, screenshots and other items users can usually remove. 
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'Save to Photos' option&nbsp; 
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In a couple of weeks, regular Gmail users and subsribers of Google Workspace, G Suite Basic, and G Suite Business will be able to use the new 'Save to Photos' option, which is currently only available for photographs in JPEG format.

Google recently released a new tool that allows Gmail users to easily move emailed photographs from their accounts to Google Photos. 
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&nbsp;Some good alternatives to&nbsp;Google Photos 

Those users still looking for a free service can use the no-cost tiers for services like Dropbox or Flickr if you have a modest collection. But we are sharing a few better alternative for Google Photos.

iDrive: One of the best Google Photos alternatives with high-capacity at a low cost

pCloud: A good substitute for image security

Microsoft OneDrive: A much better overall cloud storage platform

Adobe Creative Cloud: Great for existing Adobe customers

Apple Photos: The best Google Photos alternative for Apple loyalists

Google Photos has ended its free, limitless storage on June 1 after years of delivering unlimited free photo backups. This Google-developed photo sharing and storage service was unveiled in May 2015, and is a spinoff of Google+, the company's discontinued social network.

Google Photos has ended its free, limitless storage on June 1 after years of delivering unlimited free photo backups. This Google-developed photo sharing and storage service was unveiled in May 2015, and is a spinoff of Google+, the company's discontinued social network. End of free storage: What does it mean? Except for existing Pixel phones, any freshly uploaded photo or video counts towards the 15 GB, free storage limitation shared across the user's Google services as of June 1, 2021, in its free tier. What happens to photos in existing storage? Existing high-quality photographs and movies are exempt from the change, according to Google. Any photos or movies backed up in high quality before June 1, 2021, will not be counted against the user's Google account storage. These photographs and videos will continue to be free and will not be counted towards the storage limit. Google One plans for extra storage If users need more space, they will have to pay for Google One plans that start at $2 per month for 100GB of Google Drive space and scale to 2TB for $10 per month. Google has also made it easier to delete unwanted photos through a tool that finds blurry snapshots, screenshots and other items users can usually remove. 'Save to Photos' option In a couple of weeks, regular Gmail users and subsribers of Google Workspace, G Suite Basic, and G Suite Business will be able to use the new 'Save to Photos' option, which is currently only available for photographs in JPEG format. Google recently released a new tool that allows Gmail users to easily move emailed photographs from their accounts to Google Photos. Some good alternatives to Google Photos Those users still looking for a free service can use the no-cost tiers for services like Dropbox or Flickr if you have a modest collection. But we are sharing a few better alternative for Google Photos. iDrive: One of the best Google Photos alternatives with high-capacity at a low cost pCloud: A good substitute for image security Microsoft OneDrive: A much better overall cloud storage platform Adobe Creative Cloud: Great for existing Adobe customers Apple Photos: The best Google Photos alternative for Apple loyalists

Google ends unlimited free photo storage: Here are alternatives for you with pricing

After offering unlimited free photo backups for years, Google Photos is now ending its free unlimited storage on June 1. 
 
From then on, any photo users upload -- including compressed "storage saver" pics -- counts toward their Google Drive storage limit unless it comes from a Pixel phone, Engadget reported. 
 
If users need more space, they will have to pay for Google One plans that start at $2 per month for 100GB of Drive space and scale to 2TB for $10 per month. 
 
Any photos they upload before June 1 won`t count toward the cap. 
 
Google has also made it easier to delete unwanted photos through a tool that finds blurry snapshots, screenshots and other items users can usually remove, the report said. 
 
The company explained the move last November as a necessary step to "keep pace" with the demand for storage, it added. 
 
Those users still looking for a free service can use the no-cost tiers for services like Dropbox or Flickr if you have a modest collection. 
 
Recently, Google rolled out a new feature that will help Gmail users transfer emailed photos from their accounts directly to Google Photos. 
 
The new `Save to Photos` button, currently available only for images in JPEG format, will arrive for personal Gmail users, Google Workspace, G Suite Basic and G Suite Business customers in the next couple of weeks.

After offering unlimited free photo backups for years, Google Photos is now ending its free unlimited storage on June 1. From then on, any photo users upload -- including compressed "storage saver" pics -- counts toward their Google Drive storage limit unless it comes from a Pixel phone, Engadget reported.

After offering unlimited free photo backups for years, Google Photos is now ending its free unlimited storage on June 1. From then on, any photo users upload -- including compressed "storage saver" pics -- counts toward their Google Drive storage limit unless it comes from a Pixel phone, Engadget reported. If users need more space, they will have to pay for Google One plans that start at $2 per month for 100GB of Drive space and scale to 2TB for $10 per month. Any photos they upload before June 1 won`t count toward the cap. Google has also made it easier to delete unwanted photos through a tool that finds blurry snapshots, screenshots and other items users can usually remove, the report said. The company explained the move last November as a necessary step to "keep pace" with the demand for storage, it added. Those users still looking for a free service can use the no-cost tiers for services like Dropbox or Flickr if you have a modest collection. Recently, Google rolled out a new feature that will help Gmail users transfer emailed photos from their accounts directly to Google Photos. The new `Save to Photos` button, currently available only for images in JPEG format, will arrive for personal Gmail users, Google Workspace, G Suite Basic and G Suite Business customers in the next couple of weeks.

Google Photos is ending its free unlimited storage today

Google’s annual developer conference saw the unveiling of&nbsp;Android 12, providing an in-depth look at the next generation of the Android operating system.

It has an entirely new design based on a system called “Material You,” featuring big, bubbly buttons, shifting colours, and smoother animations. It is “the biggest design change in Android’s history,” according to Sameer Samat, VP of product management, Android and Google Play.&nbsp;

"To make your phone even more helpful, we are working with car manufacturers to develop a new digital car key in Android 12. With this feature, you`ll be able to lock, unlock and even start your car from your phone," the company said.

Android 12 brings personalisable colour palettes, updated notifications and faster, battery-saving performance. Everything from the lock screen to the home screen and system settings have been revamped.

Now that Google has fully announced Android 12 and launched the public beta, it's clear that this update is anything but minor.

The &nbsp;I/O in Google I/O stands for input/output, as well as the slogan "Innovation in the Open". The event's format is similar to Google Developer Day.

(With inputs from agencies)

Google’s annual developer conference saw the unveiling of Android 12, providing an in-depth look at the next generation of the Android operating system. It has an entirely new design based on a system called “Material You,” featuring big, bubbly buttons, shifting colours, and smoother animations.

Google’s annual developer conference saw the unveiling of Android 12, providing an in-depth look at the next generation of the Android operating system. It has an entirely new design based on a system called “Material You,” featuring big, bubbly buttons, shifting colours, and smoother animations. It is “the biggest design change in Android’s history,” according to Sameer Samat, VP of product management, Android and Google Play. "To make your phone even more helpful, we are working with car manufacturers to develop a new digital car key in Android 12. With this feature, you`ll be able to lock, unlock and even start your car from your phone," the company said. Android 12 brings personalisable colour palettes, updated notifications and faster, battery-saving performance. Everything from the lock screen to the home screen and system settings have been revamped. Now that Google has fully announced Android 12 and launched the public beta, it's clear that this update is anything but minor. The I/O in Google I/O stands for input/output, as well as the slogan "Innovation in the Open". The event's format is similar to Google Developer Day. (With inputs from agencies)

Android 12: The biggest design change in Android operating system's history

The 2021 instalment of the annual Google I/O conference had the distinction of focusing on software announcements, with hardware launches being conspicuously absent.

Google and Samsung are unifying their smartwatch OS’s - Google Wear OS and Samsung Tizen OS to bring “Wear" to deliver faster and improved performance.

As Wear OS wages a longshot battle against Apple's watchOS, Google says teaming with Samsung will produce smartwatches with 'faster performance, longer battery life and more of the apps you love.'

For performance, Samsung and Google teams collaborated and made apps start up to 30 per cent faster on the latest chipsets with smooth user interface animations and motion. 
 
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"To achieve longer battery life, we`ve worked to optimize the lower layers of the operating system? taking advantage of low-power hardware cores to enable better battery life," said Bjorn Kilburn, Director of Product Management, Wear during the Google I/O conference on Tuesday.

This includes handy optimizations like the ability to run the heart rate sensor continuously during the day, track your sleep overnight and still have a battery for the next day.

"Finally, our unified platform will make it easier for developers to build great apps for the watch," Kilburn added.

All device makers will be able to add a customized user experience on top of the platform, and developers will be able to use the Android tools to build for one platform and ecosystem.

Now, from anywhere in the watch, you can access shortcuts to important functions, like switching to your previous app.

The smartwatch users can easily choose what information they want at a glance, and which actions they want to have just a swipe away.

"Google Maps and Google Assistant are being redesigned and improved. Google Pay will also be redesigned and add support for 26 new countries, beyond the 11 countries currently available. YouTube Music will also arrive on Wear later this year, equipped with features like smart downloads for subscribers to enjoy music while on the go," the company informed.

With the latest Wear update, Google has introduced Fitbit features like tracking health progress throughout the day and on-wrist goal celebrations.

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The 2021 instalment of the annual Google I/O conference had the distinction of focusing on software announcements, with hardware launches being conspicuously absent.

The 2021 instalment of the annual Google I/O conference had the distinction of focusing on software announcements, with hardware launches being conspicuously absent. Google and Samsung are unifying their smartwatch OS’s - Google Wear OS and Samsung Tizen OS to bring “Wear" to deliver faster and improved performance. As Wear OS wages a longshot battle against Apple's watchOS, Google says teaming with Samsung will produce smartwatches with 'faster performance, longer battery life and more of the apps you love.' For performance, Samsung and Google teams collaborated and made apps start up to 30 per cent faster on the latest chipsets with smooth user interface animations and motion. × "To achieve longer battery life, we`ve worked to optimize the lower layers of the operating system? taking advantage of low-power hardware cores to enable better battery life," said Bjorn Kilburn, Director of Product Management, Wear during the Google I/O conference on Tuesday. This includes handy optimizations like the ability to run the heart rate sensor continuously during the day, track your sleep overnight and still have a battery for the next day. "Finally, our unified platform will make it easier for developers to build great apps for the watch," Kilburn added. All device makers will be able to add a customized user experience on top of the platform, and developers will be able to use the Android tools to build for one platform and ecosystem. Now, from anywhere in the watch, you can access shortcuts to important functions, like switching to your previous app. The smartwatch users can easily choose what information they want at a glance, and which actions they want to have just a swipe away. "Google Maps and Google Assistant are being redesigned and improved. Google Pay will also be redesigned and add support for 26 new countries, beyond the 11 countries currently available. YouTube Music will also arrive on Wear later this year, equipped with features like smart downloads for subscribers to enjoy music while on the go," the company informed. With the latest Wear update, Google has introduced Fitbit features like tracking health progress throughout the day and on-wrist goal celebrations. (With inputs from agencies)

With a dose of Fitbit, Google and Samsung unite to reboot Android smart watches

At virtual I/O 2021, Google announced a host of new features for its various products and services, including Maps, Photos, Search, WearOS and Workspaces, among others.&nbsp;

The pseudo-video chat technology, known as Project Starline, would allow users to "see another person, life-size and in three dimensions," Google said.

In the keynote address by Alphabet Inc CEO Sundar Pichai, it was revealed that Project Starline is a technology project that combines advances in hardware and software to help people feel like they're together, even when they're apart. 
 
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Google had been working on Project Starline in secret for several years according to CEO Sundar Pichai. Think of it as an amalgamation of VR and teleconferencing to create realistic 3D depictions of people.

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It's an experimental hardware-software system leveraging computer science wizardry alongside high-resolution cameras and depth sensors to create a real-time 3D model of people for immersive video conferencing.

Google hosts its annual I/O developer conference every spring, its most significant event of the year. This year's event takes place virtually and runs till Thursday.

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At virtual I/O 2021, Google announced a host of new features for its various products and services, including Maps, Photos, Search, WearOS and Workspaces, among others.

At virtual I/O 2021, Google announced a host of new features for its various products and services, including Maps, Photos, Search, WearOS and Workspaces, among others. The pseudo-video chat technology, known as Project Starline, would allow users to "see another person, life-size and in three dimensions," Google said. In the keynote address by Alphabet Inc CEO Sundar Pichai, it was revealed that Project Starline is a technology project that combines advances in hardware and software to help people feel like they're together, even when they're apart. × Google had been working on Project Starline in secret for several years according to CEO Sundar Pichai. Think of it as an amalgamation of VR and teleconferencing to create realistic 3D depictions of people. Imagine a magic window, and through that window you see another person, life-size and in three dimensions. Project Starline is a technology project that combines advances in hardware and software to help people feel like they're together, even when they're apart. #GoogleIO pic.twitter.com/2yNJrXoQcx — Google (@Google) May 18, 2021 × It's an experimental hardware-software system leveraging computer science wizardry alongside high-resolution cameras and depth sensors to create a real-time 3D model of people for immersive video conferencing. Google hosts its annual I/O developer conference every spring, its most significant event of the year. This year's event takes place virtually and runs till Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

Google l/O 2021: A magic window for 3D video calls

Google looks to share a glimpse of future

We have all enjoyed the free&nbsp;and almost&nbsp;unlimited storage space in Google Photos till now. However, the tech giant has decided to put a stop to it.

Earlier, Google Photos allowed users to store pictures and only counted the 'original' quality, instead of the 'compressed; high quality, for measuring the leftover storage. This allowed users to enjoy the massive free storage space.

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The Google Photos provided 15GB of space to the users. However, from June 01, 2021, the facility will be suspended and all the images uploaded before this date will not be counted for space calculation.

After June 01, all pictures uploaded, in either quality, will be counted in space calculation and if the users run out of the 15GB free space, they will be asked to buy extra storage space.&nbsp;

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In addition to this, the users who stay inactive on the platform and do not contribute to the service for two years maximum, their accounts will be suspended and Google will delete users' content across multiple platforms.

The service will also a tool from June 2021 that will help you manage users' backed up photos and videos, and then select what to keep, restore and delete. This tool will also help users identify the dark and blurry pictures and excessively large videos that the users can delete.

However, Pixel phone users will enjoy free and unlimited space over longer periods of time.

We have all enjoyed the free and almost unlimited storage space in Google Photos till now. However, the tech giant has decided to put a stop to it. Earlier, Google Photos allowed users to store pictures and only counted the 'original' quality, instead of the 'compressed; high quality, for measuring the leftover storage.

We have all enjoyed the free and almost unlimited storage space in Google Photos till now. However, the tech giant has decided to put a stop to it. Earlier, Google Photos allowed users to store pictures and only counted the 'original' quality, instead of the 'compressed; high quality, for measuring the leftover storage. This allowed users to enjoy the massive free storage space. Also read| Invest in tech this festive season. Here's a comprehensive list of what to buy! The Google Photos provided 15GB of space to the users. However, from June 01, 2021, the facility will be suspended and all the images uploaded before this date will not be counted for space calculation. After June 01, all pictures uploaded, in either quality, will be counted in space calculation and if the users run out of the 15GB free space, they will be asked to buy extra storage space. Also read| Apple launches MacBook laptops with first microprocessor designed in-house In addition to this, the users who stay inactive on the platform and do not contribute to the service for two years maximum, their accounts will be suspended and Google will delete users' content across multiple platforms. The service will also a tool from June 2021 that will help you manage users' backed up photos and videos, and then select what to keep, restore and delete. This tool will also help users identify the dark and blurry pictures and excessively large videos that the users can delete. However, Pixel phone users will enjoy free and unlimited space over longer periods of time.

Google Photos stops free uploads; limits storage space

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-a-man-hacked-google-maps-to-show-virtual-traffic-jams-with-99-mobile-phones-and-a-red-cart-278498">Google&nbsp;</a>on Tuesday said that a software&nbsp;glitch&nbsp;resulted in some <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/google-photoscan-a-new-app-that-converts-your-printed-photos-into-high-quality-digital-images-8886/amp">Photo app</a> smartphone&nbsp;videos&nbsp;being given to the wrong&nbsp;people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/google-photoscan-a-new-app-that-converts-your-printed-photos-into-high-quality-digital-images-8886/amp">Google&nbsp;</a>was notifying those who may have been affected.

"We are very sorry this happened,"&nbsp;Google&nbsp;said.

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"We fixed the underlying issue and have conducted an in-depth analysis to help prevent this from ever happening again."

It was estimated that a small fraction of a per cent of those who used a&nbsp;"Takeout" tool may have encountered the&nbsp;glitch, which affected&nbsp;people&nbsp;who used the app to export stored&nbsp;videos&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/google-photoscan-a-new-app-that-converts-your-printed-photos-into-high-quality-digital-images-8886/amp">Google&nbsp;Photos</a> between November 21 and November 25 of last year.

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"These users may have received either an incomplete archive or&nbsp;videos,&nbsp;not photos that were not theirs,"&nbsp;Google&nbsp;said.

Google&nbsp;Takeout is a tool intended to make it simple for&nbsp;people&nbsp;to download copies of their data from cloud-hosted services such as email or storage of photos and&nbsp;videos.

Takeout was intended to provide&nbsp;people&nbsp;with an easy way to liberate their personal data from online services. In this case, however, the bug delivered&nbsp;videos&nbsp;to the wrong&nbsp;people.

Google on Tuesday said that a software glitch resulted in some Photo app smartphone videos being given to the wrong people. Google was notifying those who may have been affected.

Google on Tuesday said that a software glitch resulted in some Photo app smartphone videos being given to the wrong people. Google was notifying those who may have been affected. "We are very sorry this happened," Google said. Also read: How a man 'hacked' Google maps to show 'virtual traffic jams' with 99 mobile phones and a red cart "We fixed the underlying issue and have conducted an in-depth analysis to help prevent this from ever happening again." It was estimated that a small fraction of a per cent of those who used a "Takeout" tool may have encountered the glitch, which affected people who used the app to export stored videos from Google Photos between November 21 and November 25 of last year. Also read: Google's parent company now a $1 trillion enterprise; fourth US company to achieve the feat "These users may have received either an incomplete archive or videos, not photos that were not theirs," Google said. Google Takeout is a tool intended to make it simple for people to download copies of their data from cloud-hosted services such as email or storage of photos and videos. Takeout was intended to provide people with an easy way to liberate their personal data from online services. In this case, however, the bug delivered videos to the wrong people.

Google says glitch sent people's videos to strangers

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