Alongside improved search, Microsoft is also announcing some improvements for the Automatic Albums feature for OneDrive. After I started using and paying for Dropbox a year ago, Microsoft has steadily improved OneDrive, and while initial client sync is still stupid-slow, the reliability and general performance of the service has improved immensely. And this trend was driven by their lack of utility compared to the competition and not because of any partisan desire to adopt rival platforms: I simply use what works best.
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“When you have the OneDrive app on your phone and camera upload is turned on, the screenshots you take from the game are automatically saved to OneDrive and 150 Pokemon are identified for your searching and viewing pleasure”, said Douglas Pearce, group program manager for the OneDrive team. The new features being rolled out are automatic albums, “On this day”, improved search, improved photo folders, an updated app experience on Windows 10 and a Poké detector. “We had to make it easier for you to find all your Pokemon screenshots, so we went to work and partnered with Microsoft Research to bring a Pokemon detector to OneDrive”, reads Microsoft’s blog post.
The OneDrive.com website has gained a new “On this day” view in your All photos page. It’s a great way to relive birthdays or anniversaries or to remember old family vacations.
Improved search. With your photos just splashed into a single container, essentially, good search is a must. You are even notified when they’re ready to view and share on OneDrive.com, in our mobile apps or via the Windows 10 Photos app.
Additional improvements include support for photo folders with large quantities of media in them and a Poké detector.
It was only a matter of time before photo-uploading services payed specific attention to a photo-making and screenshot-worthy app such as Pokemon GO.
All of these new features are rolling out starting today, and they will be available on OneDrive’s mobile apps, as well as the Windows 10 app.
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Automatic albums is probably the most handy addition, and reminds us of Google Photos. You can then view and search for the Pokémon right in OneDrive.
