If Google Photos is broken for you on iOS, you’re not alone

Google Images seems to be damaged for a lot of customers following Apple’s newest iOS 16.3.1 replace. A number of Verge employees members, in addition to people on Twitter, report that the app crashes on launch, making it inconceivable to entry or handle your Google picture library.

Whereas the issue isn’t common — a few people, myself included, say they’re capable of open Google Images simply superb — the crashing does nonetheless seem like comparatively widespread. Different Google apps, akin to Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Maps, all appear to be working superb.

It’s at present unclear what may very well be inflicting the issue and why it solely impacts sure individuals. The iOS replace (which can or might not have triggered the problem) is supposedly comparatively minor; Apple’s launch notes say it’s primarily meant to repair bugs and some safety points.

Google is conscious of the problem, and is “within the strategy of rolling out a repair in model 6.23.1 of the Google Images app,” in accordance Michael Marconi, a spokesperson for the corporate.

Replace February 14th, 12:46AM ET: Added assertion from Google.