So long, Google+ Photos, and a big hello to Google Photos. What’s the difference, besides the missing plus sign? Plenty, as it turns out.
For those who need a recap: On August 1, Google+ Photos, the photo storage and sharing service that’s integrated into the Google+ social network, started a slow fade. Replacing it is Google Photos, a revamped, standalone photo service that comes with a pair of apps: one for Android, another for iOS.
What this means for Android and iOS users is that there’s a new way to use Google to store, share, view and edit your precious pictures (and yes, your Google+ Photos will automatically appear in the Google Photos app), as well as new apps to learn. The good news is that the Google Photos app is clever, easy to use (much easier than the confusing iOS Photos app, if you ask me), and loaded with some powerful features.
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