{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/665dda1b3ce6480013459039/6691466899cb3e7cd866d8bf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Google Photos New Feature Strikingly Similar to Startup Retro's App","description":"<p>Retro, a private photo-sharing app, identified significant similarities between its platform and a new feature in Google Photos called \"My Week.\" The feature first appeared in a post on X and encourages users to document and share their week in a format akin to Retro's approach. Ryan Olson, Retro’s co-founder and CTO, pointed out the resemblance on X, referencing an Android Authority report that Google Photos plans to launch \"My Week\" soon. Google confirmed \"My Week\" as an invite-only experiment designed to help users share memories but did not comment on the similarities. Nathan Sharp, CEO of Retro, acknowledged the resemblances but emphasized Retro's focus on privacy, no ads, and unique features like collaborative journals and photo postcards. Retro is also developing new options like a widget for iOS and direct sharing with \"keyholders.\"</p><p>Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"GREY Journal"}