I found a hidden Google Photos tool that makes clearing storage feel less like a chore - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Google Photos now lets you swipe left and right to keep or delete photos and clear up space, though it's Android-only. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a journalist who takes thousands of photos every year, my Google Photos storage is a bit of a dumpster fire. Intermixed with family outings and scenic outlooks are 30 or so pictures of my local village hall at night, as that’s where I go to take sample photos. You may not have that exact problem, but even when I’m not working — which is hardly ever — I still take more photos than I need to capture a moment. They’re digital photos, so it’s not like you’re wasting film. But on Google Photos, you are wasting space. Also: This simple trick helps me tame my chaotic camera roll in just a few minutes About a month ago, I was scrolling through Google Photos trying to clean up past photo excursions when I noticed this new little icon in the upper left corner that said “Clean up this day.” I was curious, so I tapped it. I was then shown a simple interface that allows me to swipe left to delete a phot

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