Google Photos has launched a new capability that enables iOS users to generate custom stickers from their images by eliminating backgrounds. This feature is currently solely available on iOS devices, with no announcements regarding Android compatibility.
To generate a sticker, users should launch the Google Photos app on their iPhone or iPad and choose a photo. After a brief interval, a shimmer effect will appear around the subject of the image, signifying that it can be converted into a sticker. Users can then press and hold the subject to create the sticker, with choices to either copy it to the clipboard or share it directly with other apps.
For best outcomes, Google suggests using images with well-defined subjects in the foreground. Once a sticker is created, it cannot be altered. The procedure for generating a sticker includes:
1. Launch the Google Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Select a photo. A shimmer effect will highlight the subject.
3. Press and hold the subject to create a sticker.
4. Select an action:
– To copy the sticker, tap “Copy.”
– To share the sticker, tap “Share.”
Users can paste or directly share stickers into messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messages. This feature requires iOS 17 or above, leaving Android users without this option.
The rollout of the sticker creation feature seems to be a calculated decision by Google to improve the connection between Google Photos and the native iOS Photos application, which has provided similar functions for a considerable time. Nonetheless, it raises concerns regarding why Android users are not getting the same functionality, particularly when devices like Samsung have offered related background removal features for years. There is optimism that this feature will eventually be made available to Android in future updates.
In conclusion, the new sticker creation functionality in Google Photos for iOS enhances the app’s capabilities, allowing users to customize their images in an enjoyable and imaginative manner.
