Google Photos Teases the Wardrobe Feature
In a blog post, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced the new AI feature in Google Photos. The company has not revealed a fixed release date, but said that Wardrobe will be rolled out to users “this summer.” It will first be released on Android, and then on iOS. It is unclear whether the AI feature will be available for free or if users will need a Google AI Pro/Ultra subscription (or a compatible Pixel device).
Put simply, Wardrobe brings together Nano Banana and the Virtual Try On feature to let users create a digital version of their wardrobe, and easily try out different items to create new outfits. The feature will be available inside the Collections section as a dedicated space. Inside the space, AI will automatically detect the user’s clothing items by scanning the saved photos.
How the Wardrobe feature in Google Photos works
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The feature, then, creates a snapshot version of the clothing items and saves them as individual images. So, if you’ve worn a particular outfit, clicked an image of it, and saved it on Google Photos, the AI will create and list it in the dedicated space. This acts as a dedicated digital closet for the user.
There is also a Create floating action button (FAB) with the hanger icon, which increases the functionality of Wardrobe. Tapping it opens a bottom sheet that lets users create a new look by mixing and matching different pieces of clothes. For ease of access, users can also filter the items by tops, bottoms, skirts, dresses, and more.
Once they have selected different items to create a look, clicking the Try it on button lets the user virtually try out the outfit to see if they like the look. It’s like an AI version of the “get ready with me” or GRWM trend inside the Google Photos app.
