Google Photos’ Stack feature is now available for Android users

The tech giant Google keeps updating the Google Photos app with new features and tools. Recently, the gallery app received a few updates and now the Photos Stack feature is about to make its way to the app. As the name indicates, the feature enables stacking similar photos into a single group.

Since November 2023, the feature has been available on Apple smartphones and tablets. As of now, the feature is ready to be rolled out to the Android version of the app. With the help of Photos Stack Feature, users can group similar photos under a single group. Users may now browse via the Photos app more easily without having to look through identically captured images.

How to enable the Photos Stack feature on Android smartphones?

Well, the process is quite simple. Just head to the Photos Settings of Google Photos. Click on Preferences and then select Stack Similar Photos. If not, after updating the app from the Play Store, the Google Photos app will also prompt you to enable the function. The feature is compatible with version 6.66.0.597410323 of the app. As soon as the feature is activated, similar photos appear as a single thumbnail in grid view. An icon in the upper-right corner of the thumbnail helps with identifying the stack.

The new Photo Stack feature will display a single thumbnail with a unique icon on the top, upper right corner to differentiate it, just like the burst photos in Google Photos. The images will appear in a strip from left to right once the Photos Stack is opened. In addition, users can delete images and choose a top pick from the stack. When it comes to sharing, users can either share the top pick or the entire stack with friends and family. You can disable the feature in settings or by selecting the “Unstack photos” option if you find it inconvenient. It can take a few days for Photo Stacks to roll out.