Google Photos Adds Locked Folder to Let You Hide Private Photos

At its Google I/O 2021 developer conference, which is happening all online this year, Google hasannounced a new feature for Google Photostoday. While talking about protecting the privacy of its users, the company showed off a much-awaited “Locked Folder” feature coming to Google Photos soon.

The feature will work pretty much how you’d expect a feature with this name to work. Basically, you will be able to add your sensitive photos/ videos into the locked folder within Google Photos. That way, these sensitive media will not show up within the Photos gallery.

The Locked Folder can only be accessed using a PIN or a fingerprint scan, meaning you can ensure that no one else will be able to view your hidden media without your say-so.

The new Locked Folder feature will be coming first to Pixel phones, and other Android phones should be getting it soon afterwards this year. The company hasn’t given any specific timeline for the roll-out, but we will keep you posted, so stay tuned. Until then, you can turn your attention to thebest third-party apps to hide photos and videoson your Android device.

Akshay Gangwar

Greetings, tech titans and fellow literary time-travelers! I’m Akshay, your tech-whisperer and Harry Potter’s number one stalker – seriously, don’t ask me how many times I’ve read those books; it’s borderline unhealthy.

Working in the tech journalism industry since 2016, I have 7 years of experience covering everything from technology news, to well-researched resource articles. Now the Content Strategist at Beebom, I often pen down op-eds for our website, sharing expert commentary on the latest in technology, AI, and electric cars.

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