{
  "id": 3479682,
  "title": "Google Photos may soon let you do more than just love shared photos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/google-photos-may-soon-let-you-do-more-than-just-love-shared-photos",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:47:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-emoji-reactions-shared-photos-3703144/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Google Photos is reportedly developing a more versatile reaction feature for shared photos, according to an exclusive report from Android Authority. Currently, the app allows users to share photos and albums with others, as well as react or comment on shared photos. However, the new feature would enable users to express their feelings with any emoji from the emoji picker, making the reaction experience more flexible and personalized. The feature is not yet live, but Android Authority suggests it is well-polished and could be rolled out soon.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google Photos may soon give you less time to restore deleted media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/google-photos-may-soon-give-you-less-time-to-restore-deleted-media",
        "published": "2026-08-26T07:55:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}