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Phone Arena
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Phone Arena
Google introduces cool new AI powered features for the Photos app and YouTube Shorts
Announced in a new blog post, Google is adding some new features to Google Photos and YouTube Shorts. Let's start with Google Photos, which will use AI to turn photographs in the Photos app into six-second video clips. This will allow you to turn your still photos into videos. Starting today, the feature, powered by Google's Veo 2 advanced AI video generation model, will create short, fun videos from static images. You'll choose a photo from your photo gallery in Google Photos and pick one of two options available: "Subtle movements" or "I'm feeling lucky." Once the video is created, you can share it with friends, family, and even your boss. Photo to video in Google Photos should be available on your Android or iOS handsets starting today. Turn your photo into anime, comics, or 3D animation. | Image credit-Google Did you notice the temperature drop? That's because Google has more cool features to announce. Remix in Google Photos will be available in the U.S. for both Android and iOS devices and will be available over the next few weeks. This feature allows you to step inside your Google Photos gallery to, once again, choose a photo. This time, you'll be taking that photo and transform it using one of four different styles such as anime, comics, sketches, or 3D animations. Want to know what your pug looks like as a character in a comic book? Now you can find out. The new Google Create tab will show you all of the features available to you in Google Photos in one spot. The Create tab is where you will go to find and use Photo to video, and Remix. The tab will also show you how to create collages, highlight videos, and other cool looks from your photo gallery. The tab, which acts like a hub, will be updated as Google obtains feedback from users. Google will disseminate the new Create tab in the U.S. starting next month. Now you can turn your photos into videos on Android and iOS. | Image credit-Google The aforementioned new AI features for the Google Photos app will include added transparency. Just like images edited using Reimagine in Photos, all videos and photos created using Photo to video and Remix will have an invisible digital watermark from SynthID. Similar to videos created by Gemini, videos created in Photos will have a visual watermark. -Google As Google says, "Your photo library in Google Photos is more than an archive, it's a canvas. We're excited to see how you use these tools to bring your memories to life in new ways." Some of the new tools are coming over to YouTube Shorts, including the ability to transform pictures from your camera roll into videos. Select an image, choose a "creative suggestion," and Photo to video can, according to Google, "add movement to landscape photos, animate pictures of everyday photos, or bring group photos to life." This feature is rolling out now and next week at no cost in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The feature will be available in more regions later this year. Some of these new features are available today for both Android and iOS. | Image credit-Google The new effects available for use with YouTube Shorts can turn your doodles into fun images and turn a selfie into an underwater photograph, or create a pose with a lookalike twin, and more. To create these, go to the Effects icon in the Shorts camera and select AI to choose from the new generative effects. These are powered by Veo 2, and later this summer, Veo 3 will be coming to YouTube Shorts. Google is also introducing AI Playground, which includes generative AI creation tools. There are examples designed to give you the incentive to create. You can create content quickly thanks to pre-filed prompts that help you create images, videos, music, and more in the blink of an eye. SynthID watermarks and clear labels are used to indicate that these creations were generated with AI. To access the AI Playground, tap the create button followed by the sparkle icon in the top-right corner. The feature is available now, as Google says, "for everyone" in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Android Authority
13 hours ago
- Android Authority
Google Photos' faces row could make searching even easier (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos v7.38 includes code for UI refinements, such as a persistent face row in search, which offers faster access to photos and videos of frequently appearing faces. We've also spotted a couple of visual changes to the upcoming Create tab and the Remix feature. Google Photos is due for some significant changes. There are plenty of Material 3 Expressive changes on the horizon, as well as new features like Remix and the Create tab. While we patiently wait for the new changes to arrive, the Google Photos team is hard at work further refining the UI for a better user experience. With Google Photos v7.38, we've spotted code for several UI changes for some of these upcoming features, which we enabled to give you an early look. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Google Photos: Persistent face row in the search section Starting off, Google seems to be working towards adding a faces row to the search area. Currently, when you search within your Google Photos library, you can search for people, but you must start inputting text to get relevant face suggestions. In the future, Google Photos will pre-emptively show some of the most commonly appearing faces in your photos library, so you can easily select them to search for all photos where the face appears. Current search UI Upcoming search UI Upcoming search UI - Shortcut to People and Pets section The first screenshot above shows the current behavior, while the second screenshot shows the upcoming behavior with the new faces row. The new UI features the search bar at the bottom, which we've spotted before but hasn't yet rolled out. In the third screenshot above, tapping the three-dot button will open the People and pets section with all recognized faces. You can already access this section from the Collections tab, but this change gives the section another logical entry point. Upcoming Create tab gets UI changes We've already covered the upcoming Create tab within Google Photos, which is destined to consolidate all creation tools, such as Collage, Highlight video, Cinematic photo, and more, into one tab. While the feature has yet to be rolled out, Google is already making changes to its UI, primarily removing the colorful shape masks from over the promo images. Upcoming Create tab - Previously spotted UI Upcoming Create tab - Newly spotted UI Here's a demo video showing the upcoming Create tab with the newly spotted visuals: Upcoming Remix promo screen gets changes The upcoming Remix feature also now has a different promo screen: Google Photos Remix - Previously spotted promo screen Google Photos Remix - Newly spotted promo screen The new promo screen shows more styles in focus, which better represents the feature than the previous promo screen. All of these features are still in development, so there's a fair possibility of further changes on the horizon. It remains to be seen which direction Google finally settles on for these changes. We'll keep you updated when we learn more. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Bigg Boss 18 Winner Karan Veer Mehra To Play The Villain In Ranveer Singh's Don 3? What We Know
Last Updated: Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra is being considered as the new villain in Don 3 opposite Ranveer Singh—following Vikrant Massey's exit. The long-awaited Don 3 took a fresh turn with a major casting shake-up. Kiara Advani, who was set to play the female lead opposite Ranveer Singh, stepped away from the project after welcoming her first child, a daughter with Sidharth Malhotra — making space for Kriti Sanon to step in. Meanwhile, rumour mills are abuzz about new potential villain candidates. Vikrant Massey has officially exited the film, leaving room for a new face. Actor and Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra has now emerged as a leading contender for the antagonist role. Sources close to IANS say the offer was hard to refuse. The reports explain that although nothing is signed yet, filmmakers are impressed with Karan's recent performance and screen presence, especially after his gritty role in Silaa. There were earlier whispers that South superstar Vijay Deverakonda had been approached for the same role. But following Liger's box office failure, Deverakonda reportedly declined. Vikrant quickly followed suit, reportedly finding the role not substantial enough. And now, Karan could be stepping into the shoes of the classic Don antagonist. With Kriti Sanon officially confirmed as the female lead after Kiara Advani's exit, the pieces are falling into place. Produced by Blue Lotus, Stark Entertainment, and Zee Studios, Don 3 is expected to begin filming by late 2025. Karan Veer Mehra began his acting journey with television, gaining early recognition through shows like Remix, Pavitra Rishta, and Havan. Over the years, he built a steady presence on Indian TV and digital platforms, often playing intense or supporting characters. His popularity spiked further after winning Bigg Boss 18, which marked a turning point in his public image and opened doors in film. Meanwhile, even though Excel Entertainment has confirmed Kriti Sanon as the leading lady for Don 3, they are yet to address rumours about Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra making cameos in the film. . The film is expected to go on floors in January 2026. First Published: July 20, 2025, 12:04 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Wahi's Monthly Meeting With His ‘Buuoooyzzz CLUB' Was Just Done Right
Last Updated: Karan Wahi spent a relaxing evening with Arjun Bijlani, Karan V Grover and Sehbaz Asim. Karan has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and appeared in several television series and web shows. As a result, he has made good bonds with many actors and is often seen hanging out with them. In the latest, Karan spent a relaxing evening with Arjun Bijlani, Karan V Grover and Sehbaz Asim. They spent the evening indoors and all four were seen in casuals. Along with the picture with his friends, Karan Wahi wrote, 'The Buuoooyzzz CLUB has officially been launched with the first monthly meeting Members will be seen soon." Suyyash Rai reacted to the post saying, 'Reporting soon sir." Many others including Nakuul Mehta, Arjun Bijlani. Karan Grover, Sehban Azim reacted to the post. Even Shaalein Malhotra commented, 'Wah Wah" Last month, Karan Wahi celebrated his 39th birthday with most of his industry friends. His close friend, Rithvikk Dhanjani shared a bunch of pictures the birthday party and wrote, 'Wahiii happy buddayyy!!! @karanwahi Bhai ab time aagaya hai, thode bade ho jaate hain!! Kya bolta hai!!? Baaki tujhe saikdon duaaein aur dherrr sara pyaar!!! Hameshaaa khush reh!! May you always be victorious and keep 'Slaying" in life mere bhai." Karan Wahi has appeared in several television shows, including Remix, Kasamh Se, Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari, Dill Mill Gayye and Channa Mereya. He has also starred in films like Daawat-e-Ishq and Hate Story 4. Most recently, Karan Wahi was seen in the series Raisinghani vs Raisinghani with Jennifer Winget's and Reem Shaikh which premiered on SonyLIV. Karan was also part of the Amazon Mini TV series Half Love, Half Arrange. Earlier in Bharti Singh's podcast, Karan Wahi shared why he lost a lot of film roles. He said, 'Sundarta ke chakkar mein bohot problem hai. Kahi jagah par kaam nai milte, isilye, kyuki woh kehte 'aap yeh lagte nai ho, aap yeh lag hi nai sakte ho'. Humko woh mauka nai milta, woh time frame (There's a lot of pressure due to vanity in the glamour world. Sometimes, you don't get work because they say, 'You don't look like this, you can't look like that.' We don't get that opportunity, that time frame)." Apart from acting, he has also hosted various shows, including India's Next Superstars, The Voice, India Ke Mast Kalandar, Dance India Dance 7, Dance India Dance Super Moms, Indian Pro Music League, Indian Idol Junior and more. First Published: July 16, 2025, 18:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Veer Mehra Urges All To 'Avoid Arrogance' In New Video: 'Na Ho Kuch Jab...'
Last Updated: Karan Veer is currently shooting for Omung Kumar's Silaa. He recently shared his first look as Zehraak from the film and looked every inch dangerous. Actor and Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra has shared some nuggets of wisdom in sportsman language and said 'avoid arrogance, complacency and ego." Karan took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself playing football with actor Tiger Shroff and others. The clip starts with Karan entering the football ground in a T-Shirt that had his Silaa character's name 'Zehraak" written on it. He and Tiger, who were in the same team, were seen hitting goals against the rival team. 'Na ho kuch jab , Sabř karo Ho sab kuch jab, Kadř arrogance, complacency & ego a sportsman language…#football #ground #sports @allstarsfc_pfh.." Karan wrote as the caption. Karan Veer is currently shooting for Omung Kumar's 'Silaa". He recently shared his first look as Zehraak from the film and looked every inch dangerous. Sharing the poster, Karan wrote, 'Khud hi khuda, khud hi insaaf! Khauf ka naya naam – ZEHRAAK." The film also stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb in pivotal roles. The film is being brought to life on an ambitious scale through a powerful collaboration. Presented by Zee Studios, it is a joint production of Blue Lotus Pictures and Stark Entertainment, in association with Innovations India. The project is produced by Omung Kumar, Umesh KR Bansal, Pragati Deshmukh, Himanshu Tiwari, Ajay Singh, Dhananjay Singh, and others. The 42-year-old actor began his career with the show Remix in 2004 and has later appeared in many shows. He is best known in television for his role in the serial Pavitra Rishta featuring Ankita Lokhande and late star Sushant Singh Rajput. He has also worked in Hindi cinema such as Ragini MMS 2, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Blood Money, Badmashiyaan and web series and short films like Sacred Games and Amen. He also won the stunt-based show Khatron Ke Khiladi 14. First Published: July 15, 2025, 13:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
