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Magic Eraser and more Google Photos editing tools added to all plans
All Google One plans added Magic Eraser, an HDR video effect and extra collage styles in Google Photos
What changed
- Magic Eraser, HDR video effect, collage styles in Google Photos
- Was Before: Not included (Magic Eraser on “the latest Pixel phones”)
- After: Included on all Google One plans (Android and iOS)
What this means for you
Every paying Google One member, including the $1.99 Basic plan, could remove distractions from photos with Magic Eraser without a Pixel phone.
How we know
Google announced on Feb 23, 2023 that Google One members get Magic Eraser, an HDR video effect and collage styles.
An archived copy of the US plans page from Mar 18, 2023 doesn't list the editing features.
By Mar 28, 2023, an archived copy lists “More Google Photos editing features” on every plan.
Sources
- Google: Magic Eraser plus more Google Photos features coming to Google One (Feb 23, 2023) · archived copy
- Google One plans page, US (before, Mar 18 2023: no Google Photos editing features listed) · archived copy
- Google One plans page, US (after, Mar 28 2023: “More Google Photos editing features” on all plans) · archived copy
Full research notes
Google's February 23, 2023 post said Google had added Magic Eraser 'to the latest Pixel phones' and: 'Starting today, Google One members — on both Android and iOS — and all Pixel users will be able to enjoy Magic Eraser, a new HDR video effect and exclusive collage styles.' Google One members in the United States also got free shipping on Google Photos print store orders. The features rolled out 'for Google One members on all plans' over the following weeks. The US plans page did not list them on March 18, 2023 and listed 'More Google Photos editing features' on every plan, from Basic ($1.99/month), on March 28, 2023.
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