Verily, in recent days hath Google Photos unveiled a new feature known as the Locked Folder, a sanctuary for personal images and videos safeguarded by a PIN or biometrics to thwart prying eyes. At first, this boon was exclusive to the esteemed denizens of Pixel phones. However, the winds of change blow favorably, as now this sanctuary expands its reach to embrace other Android smartphones.
Behold, a tale spun by Android Police reveals that the Locked Folder hath ventured beyond the confines of Pixel devices and now resides within the bosom of Google Photos on select Samsung, OnePlus, and Oppo phones. As whispered by 9To5Mac, this revelation hath been confirmed, for we ourselves did find this new bastion of privacy nestled within the Google Photos app on a OnePlus Nord. Alas, iPhone users continue to languish without this shield.
This heralded expansion cometh in the wake of Google’s solemn vow to bring the Locked Folder feature unto more Android devices and perchance even unto the iPhones ere the year’s end. Now that it hath begun its pilgrimage to diverse Android devices, the day may soon dawn when iPhones too shall bask in its protective glow.
Returning to the essence of the Locked Folder feature, it grants unto people the power to shield their private media from prying eyes and forbids Google from casting them into the maw of its backups. Should the Google Photos app be erased or the phone itself transformed, these private images and videos shall vanish like morning mist. Furthermore, these hidden treasures elude even the craftiest of spies, for they cannot be captured by mere screenshots or screen recordings.
In the labyrinth of the Google Photos app, the key to the Locked Folder lies concealed under the “Utilities” section within the Library tab. Once unlocked, users may shepherd their cherished photos and videos to this hidden haven, shielding them from the gaze of the curious multitude. Delve deep into our compendium to unravel the mysteries of utilizing this feature. If perchance this boon hath not graced thy device, fret not, for a list of the ten best apps to veil photos and videos on Android awaits thee.
Hath the new Locked Folder graced thy Android device with its presence? Pray, regale us with thy tales in the comments below.
