Google Photos might soon feel a whole lot easier to use — especially if you're tired of stretching your thumb to the top of the screen every time you need to search.
The latest update being tested puts the search bar right at the bottom of the app. It’s a small shift, but a big win for one-handed use, particularly on larger phones.
Why Move the Search Bar?
If you’ve ever tried to use your phone with one hand while holding a coffee or juggling your bag, you know the struggle. Moving the search bar down makes it easier to reach — no awkward stretching, no thumb gymnastics.
Plus, once you start typing, the bar stays visible on the results screen. That means if you want to tweak your search or start a new one, you won’t need to go back — it’s all right there, ready to use.
Is This Change Live Yet?
Not yet — Google is still in testing mode. These tweaks are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to make apps more user-friendly, but they don’t always make it to the final version.
So if you don’t see the new layout in your app just yet, don’t worry. It might be coming soon, or it might get reworked before a full release.
Final Thoughts
This update might seem tiny, but for daily users of Google Photos, it’s the kind of thoughtful design change that can really improve usability. With phones getting bigger and tasks becoming more on-the-go, placing key tools like search within easy reach just makes sense.
Let’s hope this one makes it to the finish line.
