Android users shouldn’t assume that all of their recently snapped pictures have been automatically backed up, as this is often not the case. Instead, they should be sure to check that the “backup and sync” option through Google Photos is turned on. To do this, access the “Menu” option within the app, select “Settings,” and then tap “Back up & sync” to make sure the option is turned on. To check whether older photos have been backed up, users simply need to tap the photos icon within the app and view the photos that have been saved through the application.  

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Photo Storage Apps

Photo libraries can grow quickly during vacations, filling up a phone’s storage capacity. In cases where a device’s memory fills up before vacation ends, users may find themselves caught between the option of deleting old photos or not snapping new ones. Luckily, downloading a trustworthy photo storage app before going on vacation is an easy way to solve this storage problem.

Flickr is one such app that’s been a trusted photo storage platform for more than 10 years. The service offers 1 TB of free storage, automatic uploads from the camera roll, and free sorting and Smart Search options. Dropbox is another trusted storage provider. Although the app’s free storage constraints are much more limited at only 2 GB, this number can be expanded by following the company’s social media pages, referring friends to the service, and leaving feedback. Users willing to pay a monthly fee will have access to a storage amount of 1 TB and will even be able to access photos offline.

Group Sharing Photo Apps

A staple of summer vacations is the group shot. However, sharing these photos can be a tedious process, and photo storage apps often limit user access. Instead, downloading a private photo sharing app such as Cluster can simplify the sharing process. The service imposes no limit on group sizes, offers many privacy control features, and allows uploading and viewing from both mobile and laptops.

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But it doesn’t stop there. After you are done tweaking your image using a filter, you can then write text to go along with the image. You can describe what you were doing, where you were, and who you were with. Then, add in hashtags to make it easy for other Instagram users to see more of the same activity. For example, if you were posting an image featuring the sunset on a beach, you might include hashtags like #beach #sunset #florida #summer to grow your following and build a network of like-minded fans.

Because this is a social app where images rule, Instagram recommends these tips to have the best photo quality:

• Download the most recent version of the Instagram app.
• Upload a photo with a width of at least 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio between 1.91:1 and 4:5.
• Make sure you’re using a phone with a high-quality camera as different phones have cameras of varying qualities.

WhatsApp, on the other hand, isn’t dedicated to your images in the same manner. It’s a chatting and messaging app first so the emphasis isn’t placed on making your images the best, or sharing with a wide audience. Although they provide a built-in camera so you don’t need to leave the app to snap a selfie, and while your images will upload fast (even with a slow connection), it’s about sharing with people you already know. Sharing photos on WhatsApp might be a better option if you want to share photos casually with friends and family only, but when it comes to the better quality photo app, Instagram certainly has the edge.