Google Photos wants to highlight your treks into the great outdoors

This story was originally published 2021/04/02
11:04am PDTon Apr 2, 2021 and last updated 2021/06/17
1:28pm PDTon Jun 17, 2021.

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Since late last year, Google Photos has been using a streamlined, but powerful algorithm to generate bunches of themed slideshows from users’ libraries of photos and videos — including some back-of-the-catalog deep cuts. These collections of so-called Memories have been popping up from time to time and we’ve been keeping track of them as they’ve appeared.

Here’s a list of specially-titled collections Google has generated so far along with a short description of what was captured in the media. This article will be updated with new collections as they’re discovered.

June 2021

Into the wild – all of your hikes and camping trips in the wilderness

May 2021

Best of Spring 2021 via 9to5Google – As with the Best of Winter 2020, Google is also pushing photobooks for sale here
Blissful buzz via 9to5Google – cutesy crafted café beverages whether it’s coffee, tea, or something else
Hug it out – for all the human contact you’re missing out on
Memories Together – a perfect showcase for all of your group photos
Pump you up – flexing all of your muscles
Underwater adventures – below the surface either in the water or in an enclosed environment
Water’s edge – photos taken on boardwalks, piers, and more

Thanks:
Navin

April 2021

Going for gold – athletic or even sporty subjects and scenes
Heart of the city – metropolitan skylines and scenes from around town
In the spotlight – live performances
Making a splash – Waterfalls, water parks, wherever water can be whipped up
Out in the country – scenes from plains and agriculture
Roller coasters and rides – amusement parks and the sort
Silent reflection via 9to5Google – pictures from and around religious areas such as churches
Splish splash – sippin’ piña coladas poolside or diving from the paddleboard
Vroom vroom – all the power you can stick in an engine atop four wheels (or fewer)

Thanks:
Navin,
Tiago

March 2021

Best of Winter 2020 – Google is using this seasonal opportunity to sell you on a printed compilation photobook
Bust a move – dance floors and wherever people are jammin’
Cheers! – group pictures at the restaurant or bar
In the woods – through the trees or high atop scenic overlooks
Let’s play! – board and table games
On top of the world – atop peaks of hills and mountains
The magic hour – pictures and clips from twilight
What’s cookin’? – in the kitchen, on the dining room table