The Play Store update arrives nearly two years after Android's last refresh in May 2024, following February's iOS feature expansion and a teaser from product lead Giles Ochs.
New free tools include the Snapseed Camera with editable real-time effects, vintage film filters, one-tap smart masking, batch editing, RAW support and non-destructive editing without ads or watermarks.
The release addresses frustration over Android lagging behind iOS and expands Google's photo editor with more than 30 pro tools aimed at faster shooting and editing workflows.
Why did Google's photo editor get its biggest update on the iPhone first?
Can the free Snapseed 4.0 now seriously challenge expensive subscription-based photo editors?