TL;DR
Samsung and Google will integrate Google Photos into Samsung’s TizenOS TVs beginning in 2026, with a curated Memories view arriving in March. AI-powered editing and personalized slideshow features are planned later in 2026, and initial exclusivity for Samsung will last six months.
What happened
Samsung announced a partnership with Google to add Google Photos functionality directly into its TizenOS smart TVs. The initial rollout will debut on Samsung models launching in 2026, with a software update planned to bring the feature to some existing Samsung sets later in the year. The first visible element will be Memories — curated groupings of photos and videos organized by people, places and moments — which are scheduled to arrive in March 2026 and will be exclusive to Samsung TVs for six months. Additional features are slated for later in 2026, including an AI creation tool labeled Nano Banana appearing under Google Photos’ “Create with AI” section and a Remix tool for restyling media on the TV. Samsung and Google also said they will add personalized slideshow results that surface related photos by topic in the second half of 2026.
Why it matters
- Brings a widely used cloud photo service to large living-room screens without relying on casting or third-party apps.
- Curated Memories and topic-based slideshows aim to make browsing large photo libraries on a TV simpler.
- Built-in AI tools could let users edit and restyle photos and videos directly on the TV, reducing dependence on phones or PCs.
- Six months of exclusivity gives Samsung a unique selling point among TV platforms at launch.
Key facts
- Google Photos will be integrated into Samsung TVs running TizenOS.
- Memories, a curated view organized by people, places and moments, will arrive in March 2026.
- Memories will be exclusive to Samsung TVs for the first six months after launch.
- Integration will debut on Samsung TVs shipping in 2026; select existing models will receive the feature via a software update later in the year.
- An AI feature named Nano Banana will come to Google Photos on Samsung TVs under “Create with AI” and will include themed templates.
- A Remix tool will let users change the style of photos or videos on the TV; some AI templates will be exclusive to Samsung sets.
- Personalized slideshow results based on memory topics (examples given: ocean, hiking, Paris) are planned for the second half of 2026.
- Google does not currently offer a native Google Photos app for Google TV, which Samsung’s integration aims to address for TV viewing.
What to watch next
- Full availability schedule: which existing Samsung TV models will get the software update and when.
- Details and demo of Nano Banana and Remix tools on TV screens, including which templates are exclusive to Samsung.
- Whether Google will bring a similar native Google Photos app to Google TV and other TV platforms in 2026 — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Google Photos: A cloud-based service for storing, organizing, and sharing photos and videos.
- TizenOS: Samsung’s proprietary operating system used on its smart TVs and other devices.
- Memories: A curated presentation of photos and videos grouped by people, places or moments.
- Create with AI (Nano Banana): An in-app AI feature name used to generate themed templates and edits for photos and videos.
- Remix tool: An editing function that applies new styles or transformations to photos and videos.
Reader FAQ
When will Google Photos arrive on Samsung TVs?
Memories will launch in March 2026; broader integration begins on Samsung TVs that ship in 2026.
Can I browse my entire Google Photos library on the TV?
According to Samsung’s announcement, the TV will surface curated Memories rather than providing full-library browsing.
Will AI editing tools be available on day one?
Nano Banana and the Remix tool are scheduled to arrive later in 2026; some AI templates will be exclusive to Samsung TVs.
Will non‑Samsung TVs get the same Google Photos integration?
Not confirmed in the source.
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