Android 17 Beta Code Hints at Photo Picker Media Editor
Code in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 points to flip, rotate and crop tools for the Photo Picker before images are shared with third-party apps.
Code discovered in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 indicates that Google is working on a media editor for the Android Photo Picker, according to Android Authority. The code suggests the tool could let users flip, rotate and crop images before they are shared with third-party apps.
The Android Photo Picker is the system component that lets users select and share images and videos with third-party apps without granting those apps access to their entire gallery.
Adding editing tools to that flow would place basic adjustments inside the picker itself, rather than requiring users to open a separate app first. The code does not confirm a release date or which Android versions would receive the feature.
Earlier evidence
In August, early evidence was found that Google was working on a new media editor for the Photo Picker. The latest beta code builds on that earlier finding.
Quick answers
What would the Android Photo Picker media editor do?
Code in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 suggests it could let users flip, rotate and crop images before sharing them with third-party apps.
When will the Photo Picker media editor be released?
No release date has been announced. The feature was spotted in beta code and has not been confirmed by Google.