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Google Photos 7.97 fixes 13-month bug affecting edited photos

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Google Photos version 7.97 has resolved a bug that prevented edited photos from appearing correctly in third-party applications. This issue was initially reported by users in 2025 and has persisted for 13 months before being addressed. While the fix is now live, the exact nature of the 'catch' mentioned in the headline is not detailed in the provided text. AI

IMPACT Minimal impact for AI operators; this is a specific application bug fix.

RANK_REASON This is a bug fix for a specific product feature, not a major release or industry-shaping event.

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Google Photos 7.97 fixes 13-month bug affecting edited photos

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Monckton, Senior Contributor ·

    Google Photos Fixes 13-Month Pixel Bug, But There's A Catch

    Can't see edited photos in third-party apps? Google Photos 7.97 fixes a bug users first reported in 2025.

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