Google has launched a "Highlight Video" tool for Google Photos, simplifying the process of creating themed video clips from your photos. By searching for topics like names, places, and dates, the app automatically gathers relevant photos and videos to create a synchronized short video with background music.

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While the simplicity of the tool is impressive, it presents videos in a vertical format, resulting in black bars around photos that don't fit the frame. Despite this, Google's ability to enhance photos with AI-based processing shows potential for further improvement. The Highlight video feature will be available on Android and iOS, accompanied by minor app enhancements, making it quicker and easier to access the utility menu.

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