Google drops a big 3.0 update for Snapseed on iPhone
Snapseed, Google's free photo-editing app, has finally received a big update on iPhones and iPads after years of silence. The Version 3.0 update brings a brand-new design that makes editing faster and easier to use. It's the first big change to the app in more than three years, and it's clear that Google hasn't given up on Snapseed just yet. While Android users are still stuck on the older version, iOS users now get a refreshed interface, a new favourites section, and an easier way to access the tools they use most. The update also includes small but helpful changes to how users interact with editing features, especially for those who spend a lot of time tweaking photos on their phones.advertisementThe most noticeable change is the new layout. Instead of the old menu system, Snapseed now splits everything into three sections: Looks, Faves and Tools. Looks are preset filters, while Tools gives you access to over 25 editing options. The new Faves section lets you save your most-used tools for quick access, which is a big time-saver for regular users. Export options have also been moved to the top-right corner of the screen, keeping the interface cleaner and less cluttered.There's also a new grid view that displays all your edited images in one place. To start editing, you just need to tap the circular plus button at the bottom of the screen. The editing experience itself hasn't changed too much — you still swipe left or right to adjust intensity — but Google has added an arc-based slider for more precise control, and you can now swipe up or down to access extra options within certain tools.advertisement
As for the tools themselves, they've been grouped into categories like Adjust and Correct (which includes White Balance, Curves, and Lens Blur), Retouch and Transform (with features like Healing and Perspective), Style (including Vintage and Black and White), and Creative, which includes Double Exposure and Text overlays. A new film-style filter has also been added under the Style section.One small but noticeable touch is the updated Snapseed logo — cleaner, flatter, and more modern. And if Google's update notes are anything to go by, this might not be the last change we see. A teaser message in the app hints that 'more is coming soon,' though it's unclear if the Android version will see a similar refresh.For now, Snapseed 3.0 is only live on iOS devices. Android users can still download the app from the Play Store, but it's running the previous version, which hasn't seen any major updates for quite some time. Whether Google plans to roll out this overhaul to Android remains to be seen.
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