December 27, 2025, 4:24 AM EST. AI features dominated 2025 smartphone tech, with Ask Photos moving from Pixel-exclusive to a cross-platform tool via Google Photos. Now accessible on both Android and iPhone, the feature uses context-aware AI to swap backgrounds, retouch outfits, and refine selfies with minimal effort. The ability to change backgrounds or tweak a single subject in a photo saves time and delivers professional results without manual editing. This demonstrates how AI-powered editing can translate into real-world productivity, making your photos look cleaner and more polished across platforms. As phone makers refine on-device AI, end users get more utility without being locked to a single ecosystem.
