Googles automated Photos printing service wasnt long for this world at least, not in its first incarnation. Droid Life has learned (via The Verge) that Google is shutting down the AI-guided trial service on June 30th. It didnt say what prompted the closure in a notice to members, but it said it hoped to evolve this feature and make it more widely available. This isnt the end, then, even if the service is likely to change.

The $8 per month trial had AI pick your 10 best pictures (prioritized by faces, landscapes or a mix) and print them on 4x6 cardstock, with edits if you preferred. They were meant to be gifts, or just fond memories if you wanted more than just digital copies. Google didnt have the best timing, however. The service became public knowledge in February, just a month before much of the world entered pandemic lockdowns its hard to justify spending money on a photo service when you cant socialize or travel. If there is a follow-up service, it might have to wait.

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Google will shut down its AI-guided Photos printing service on June 30th - Engadget