Did a OneDrive Photos app just appear on your PC? Here's what it does (and how to get rid of it)
Microsoft has quietly pushed out a new OneDrive Photos app to Windows 11 users. What's it all about?
A new Windows 11 app called OneDrive Photos has recently appeared in the Start menu for some users, according to recent reports. This app allows users to access, view, and edit their OneDrive photos, which are grouped together via facial recognition. Upon opening the app, users will find several categories such as Moments, Gallery, People, Albums, Favorites, and This PC.
The Gallery displays all stored images, while the People category uses facial recognition to group photos of the same individuals. Microsoft claims that the app is a preview for Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel, but it has been received by regular Windows 11 users as well. Microsoft assures that face grouping is visible only to the account owner and is not shared with others, and users can opt out at any time.
However, concerns have been raised about the app's unexpected release, lack of advance warning, and the absence of an uninstall option.
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