The realm of physical minimalism may be my abode, but when it comes to the digital sphere, my behavior leans more towards digital hoarding. This is especially true for my photo library: where countless snapshots exist in a disorganized mess. However, the discovery of GoodOnes, an iPhone app currently free of charge, has offered a smart solution. This app not only provides a user-friendly platform to sift through your vast photo collections but also employs artificial intelligence to recommend which pictures to retain.
Streamlining your photo library: Only GoodOnes need apply
If your quest is for a highly intricate photo-organization tool, this might not be the place. GoodOnes prides itself on ease of use and simplicity. Upon installation, it seamlessly integrates with iCloud and Google Photos, organizing your pictures into groups by date. You then have three possible actions for each photo: Best, Rest, and Trash. The “Best” option stars your preferred pictures, “Rest” leaves them as they are, and “Trash” discards them. Additionally, you can compile photos into a photo book, share them directly to any app, and perform basic photo editing.
The adorable purple octopus mascot of GoodOnes and its straightforward interface make sorting through photos both easy and enjoyable. However, what truly sets GoodOnes apart is its capability to select the best photo from a series of similar ones, recognize blurry pictures, and identify screenshots for easy removal.
AI to the rescue: Perfect pictures every time
Like many, I frequently snap multiple pictures of the same subject intending to select the best one later – a task that often gets forgotten, resulting in a cloud full of unsorted photos. GoodOnes takes over this selection process, assessing groups of similar pictures and highlighting the best one.
The app’s developers were reticent about revealing the specifics of their unique AI technology, stating only that it evaluates various aspects of each photo to determine the best one. In my personal experience, GoodOnes has been impressively accurate, successfully picking out the picture where everyone’s eyes are open and the focus is optimal.
Privacy concerns with photo apps
Privacy is a significant concern when dealing with photo apps. GoodOnes operates exclusively on your phone and doesn’t upload your photos elsewhere, ensuring speed, privacy, and offline accessibility. However, according to the App Store, the app collects data related to your contact info, identifiers, usage data, and diagnostics.
Getting GoodOnes
Currently, GoodOnes is available for iPhone users via the app store for free, although a subscription-based model is in the pipeline. So, seize the opportunity while it lasts!
We would love to hear what our esteemed readers think about this unique AI-driven photo organization app. Do you believe it might help manage your digital photo library? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
