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Google Photos may be uploading your photos even after the app is uninstalled
David A. Arnott of Upstart Business journal found out that Google Photos app showed all his personal photos synced to his web account even after uninstalling it.
Don't be surprised if your Android smartphone continues to upload your photos to Google without your knowledge, even if you have uninstalled the Photos app.David A. Arnott of Upstart Business journal found out that Google Photos app showed all his personal photos synced to his web account even after uninstalling it.https://twitter.com/ArnottACBJ/status/618586832490643456On reaching out to Google, the Search giant said, "The backup was as intended" and users will have to turn off the feature in phone's Google Play Services settings. The phone's settings are interconnected with the Play store.So, those users looking to avoid personal photos on your phone being automatcaly stores on the web need to change those settings.It was just recently that Google announced its revamped Photos app, which was so far integrated within Google+, with some interesting features at the Google I/O 2015 developers conference on May 28. The show-stopping feature being the ability to support unlimited photos and video storage.
First Published:Jul 13, 2015, 14:44:38 IST
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