At I/O 2017, Google Photos gained the ability to create and buy physical “Photo books.” The latest version of the Android app suggests that Google is expanding its physical offerings to include “Prints” and “Canvas prints.”
Photo prints
The first new physical format revealed by Google Photos 4.24 for Android today are standard “Photo Prints” that are 4×6 inches in size. Google is working with CVS or Walmart to offer same-day pickup and will provide directions to your nearest location, as well as other contact details right in the Photos app.
Terms and services from those two stores have to be agreed to before proceeding, with Google noting, “This product is intended for personal photos only.”
Photo prints
Same day pickup from CVS or Walmart
Pick up 4×6 prints in store
Strings in the latest version refer to this product as “Retail prints,” with CVS offering “glossy prints” and Walmart “matte prints.” There will be an option to “pay in store.”
%1$s glossy prints (%2$d)
%1$s matte prints (%2$d)
Pay in store
Ready between %1$s-%2$s
Call store for pick up time
Pick up details
Canvas prints
Google Photos 4.24 also introduces a slew of references to a new “Canvas prints” printing product alongside the existing Photo books. Intended for hanging on walls, this format is often thicker than a regular frame due to the photo bleeding to all four sides.
Canvas prints
Canvas prints made for you
Google, however, will offer black-and-white wraps instead of “Photo wrap” to avoid this distortion and stretching. Referred to as “wall art” in strings, three print sizes will be available: 8×8, 11×14, and 16×20.
Black wrap
Photo wrap
White wrap
11×14\u201d
16×20\u201d
8×8\u201d
Users will have the ability to purchase more than one copy at a time, with three-day print times promised after an order has been placed. The app will also offer a PDF copy to download.
Buy identical canvas print
Download canvas print PDF
Your order will be printed within 3\u20134 business days from your order date
These capabilities are not yet live in Google Photos 4.24 and should be accompanied with “Photo books” in the navigation drawer being renamed to “Print store” and introductory prompts.
Print store
Print the moments that matter
Make a photo book in minutes
Order same day photo prints
Decorate your home with canvas prints
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