Google Photos’ Locked Folder comes to iOS and web with backup

Google Photos comes preloaded on most Android smartphones these days, and it is one of the best gallery apps on Android. It also provides one of the most effective backup solutions.  Another notable feature of Google Photos is the Locked Folder. It allows you to hide any photos and videos in Google Photos. Now, Google will let you back up images and videos using the Locked Folder feature. Furthermore, the feature is coming to iOS and the Google Photos web version.  You can now back up your Locked Folder  The Locked Folder on Google Photos is a private password-protected space where you can securely save sensitive photos and videos.  The images and videos you have stored in the folder won’t appear in the usual photo grid or other apps. All this time, the backed-up images and videos would be stored locally on your phone, unlike other media files on Google Photos.  Source: 9to5Google Now, Google is adding the option to back up your Locked Lolder to the cloud, too. There are a few benefits with this solution.  You will be able to view the contents of the Locked Folder from all your devices. However, you still have to enter a password. The sensitive content won’t appear on the regular grid view, Memories, albums, and Photos search.  However, if you are worried about uploading sensitive content to the cloud, you can continue using Locked Folder as it is, storing content locally on your device.  Locked Folder coming to iOS and web  While…Google Photos’ Locked Folder comes to iOS and web with backup

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