{
  "id": 17612551,
  "title": "After testing it on 100 photos, Google Photos' new Gemini integration is both good and horrible",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/after-testing-it-on-100-photos-google-photos-new-gemini-integration",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:45:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/after-editing-100-pictures-google-photos-new-gemini-task-integration-good-horrible/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google Photos, a popular service on Android, has expanded its capabilities with the addition of Gemini integration. This new feature, known as Task, enables users to automate workflows, including editing and organizing photos. To test the new integration, a reporter edited and organized over 100 photos to evaluate its performance compared to the built-in Google Photos tools.\n\nGemini Task offers several advantages over the previous method of editing photos individually. It allows users to apply identical adjustments across multiple images, such as removing photobombers, enhancing colors, or applying presets, all at once. Users can also filter photos by tags or categories, such as pulling only the pictures they are in from a specific location. For instance, the reporter used Gemini Task to curate pictures of Snow Monkey Park, filtering for shots where they appear. Once selected, these images were previewed, and an album was created in Google Photos.\n\nHowever, the reporter encountered some drawbacks when using Gemini Task for editing photos. While Gemini Nano model maintains the same capabilities whether editing in a regular chat or Task, the results were mixed. The editing performed well for removing unwanted objects and people from family portraits, with reliable detection accuracy and generative fill. Nevertheless, there were instances where Gemini made errors, hallucinating strange artifacts or adding unwanted layers. These inconsistencies can be particularly problematic when editing a batch of photos, as they may ruin the entire album if not reviewed carefully.\n\nFor color grading and enhancements, Gemini Task delivered impressive results, rivaling Adobe Lightroom's batch editing capabilities. Users can ask Gemini to reduce noise and enhance subjects in every picture in a folder, and then refine those adjustments until achieving the desired look. However, it's important to note that edited entries are scaled down in resolution and file size, potentially losing fine details compared to the original files in Google Photos.\n\nIn summary, Gemini Task proves useful for decluttering photo libraries and applying quick edits. It offers a more efficient way to organize and enhance photos, particularly for simple tasks. However, for power users or those seeking more creative control and instant results, the tool may fall short. The biggest drawback is the inconsistency in editing results and the longer processing times for complex, multistep routines. Despite these limitations, the integration showcases Google's commitment to enhancing its photo management platform with advanced AI capabilities.",
  "summary": "It's fun until it starts to hallucinate",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Local Government Elections: I turned to Google Gemini for advice, and this is what it told me",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/local-government-elections-i-turned-to-google-gemini-for-advice-and",
        "published": "2026-11-01T05:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}