Upcoming Features: What to Expect from Laytly in 2024
As we move further into 2024, we wanted to give our users a sneak peek at some of the exciting features we're working on for Laytly. Based on your feedback and our vision for the platform, here's what you can look forward to in the coming months.
AI-Powered Organization
We're leveraging artificial intelligence to make media organization even more powerful:
**Smart categorization** - AI will automatically categorize your photos based on content**Improved search** - Find photos by describing what's in them, even if they're not tagged**Memory highlights** - AI-curated collections of your most meaningful moments**Duplicate detection** - Automatically identify and manage duplicate photosEnhanced Sharing Options
We're expanding the ways you can share and collaborate:
**Temporary access links** - Share photos with non-Laytly users for a limited time**Enhanced permissions** - More granular control over what shared contacts can do**Collaborative albums** - Create albums that multiple users can contribute to**Event-based sharing** - Automatically share photos taken at the same eventCross-Platform Improvements
We're working to make Laytly even more seamless across devices:
**Web app enhancements** - More features coming to the browser version**Desktop sync** - New options for syncing with desktop computers**Tablet optimization** - Enhanced interfaces for larger screens**Smart TV integration** - View your Laytly photos on compatible smart TVsMedia Editing Tools
New tools to help you perfect your photos before sharing:
**Basic photo editing** - Crop, rotate, adjust brightness and contrast**Filters and effects** - Add a creative touch to your photos**Markup tools** - Draw or add text to highlight specific parts of an image**Collage creator** - Combine multiple photos into custom layoutsCalendar Integration
Connect your photos with your schedule:
**Event linking** - Associate photos with calendar events**Anniversary reminders** - Get notified of photo memories from past years**Shared event planning** - Coordinate events and share photos in one place**Timeline view** - Browse your photos in a calendar-based interfaceEnhanced Privacy Features
We're continuing to strengthen privacy protections:
**Expanded encryption options** - More control over how your data is protected**Privacy audit tools** - Easily review and manage who has access to your content**Improved data controls** - More options for managing your personal information**Location privacy** - Better controls for location data in your photosCommunity Features
New ways to engage with the Laytly community:
**Public profiles option** - Share selected content with the wider community**Interest groups** - Join groups based on shared interests or locations**Photo challenges** - Participate in optional themed photography challenges**Featured content** - Opportunity to have your photos featured (with permission)Beta Testing Program
We're expanding our beta testing program to give users early access to new features. If you're interested in being among the first to try these new features, keep an eye out for an invitation to join our beta testing program in the coming weeks.
We're excited about these upcoming features and can't wait to share them with you. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions as we continue to improve Laytly.
Stay tuned for more updates!
