Gmail Makes Sending Mobile Photos Much Easier

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By Samantha Murphy Kelly2014-04-15 14:37:35 UTC

Google users who back up their smartphone and tablet photos on Google+ will be able to add them to Gmail messages much more quickly.

Now, you can insert an assortment of pictures or photo albums directly into email, resize them within the message and make sharing with friends and family less of a time-consuming process overall.

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The catch, of course, is that you have to use Google+'s Auto Backup feature for photos.

Google launched a new feature on Monday within the "Insert Photo" button on the bottom of Gmail messages that brings up photos backed up from mobile devices.

After selecting the button, a grid of photos pops up that allows you to select photos or entire albums to add to emails.

You can also resize images while creating a message by dragging the corners to find the size you want.

Not everyone has the new feature yet, but Google said it's rolling out to all accounts on Tuesday. If you aren't backing up photos via Google+ or you don't use the platform at all, this might actually be a good reason to take the platform and tool out for a spin.

To turn on Auto Backup, click here.

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Topics: gmail, Mobile, Photos, Tech