Google tweaks sharing controls in Photos

Sometimes a little tweak goes a long way. Last year, Google made it easy to share one-off photos and videos in Google Photos by adding them to a conversation, and now the company further refines the sharing process in the app.

Starting this week, when you share an album in Google Photos, the default option will require to add people with their Google account. According to Google, this tweak will give people more control over who can enjoy their precious memories.

The option to get a sharable link will remain if you want to share pictures or albums with people who don't have ...