Unveiling the ‘Clueless’-Themed Virtual Closet on Google Photos for Android and iOS
Google has launched an innovative AI-driven feature that transforms photos of your clothing into a virtual wardrobe, reminiscent of the famous digital closet app from the film “Clueless.” This capability is now accessible to users in the U.S., Brazil, and India, and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
The tech giant first revealed this feature earlier in the year, with intentions to begin distribution in the summer months. Initially, Android users gained access in June, and now both Android and iOS users in the designated regions can utilize the virtual closet.
In the movie “Clueless,” the concept of a digital closet illustrated Cher’s affluent lifestyle, which required a tech solution to manage her extensive wardrobe. Today, this technology is available to everyone, regardless of financial status.
Leveraging AI, Google creates a digital representation of your wardrobe based on clothing items captured in your photos. Users can filter their wardrobe by category—such as tops, bottoms, and accessories—and mix and match to create various outfits.
According to Google, this feature is designed solely for user benefit, ensuring that clothing data will not be shared with external parties, including retailers.
The rollout of the virtual closet comes alongside additional updates to Google Photos. These updates include a new feature for selecting, brightening, and sharing images with a single command in Gemini Spark, an improved markup tool, and a variety of new AI-driven Remix templates to enhance your photos. Notably, the Gemini Spark feature requires a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription for users in the U.S.
The revamped Markup tool allows users to blur sensitive information, adjust thickness for custom drawings, and choose from various fonts for text additions in photos.
For users on Android, new photo filters called “Moods” have also been introduced, offering various styles such as 35mm film and 2000s digital camera looks.
