Google Photos rolling out shortcut to local folders
Source: 9to5Google
Google Photos for Android is adding a convenient shortcut to access your local folders from anywhere in the app.
In the top bar, you’ll see a file‑folder icon to the left of the “plus” and notification‑bell icons. Tapping it takes you directly to the existing On this device page that lists your local folders for Screenshots, Quick Share, Movies, etc. Previously, you had to first navigate to the Collections tab and then open that grouping.
This new shortcut is available from all four tabs of the app. While the top bar is getting a bit cluttered—especially with the persistent backup indicator pill on the left—it provides a handy shortcut.
We’re seeing this rolling out with version 7.64 of Google Photos on multiple devices today, though it’s not yet widely available.
