The tech giant has announced that from the start of the new year, Google Photos will appear on Samsung TV sets.

Shimrit Ben-Yair, the vice president of Google Photos and Google One, said in a statement: "Google Photos is a home for people’s photos and videos, helping them organize and bring their memories to life. We’re excited to bring Google Photos to Samsung TVs — helping people enjoy their favourite photos on a larger screen and reconnect with their memories in new ways."

Kevin Lee, the executive vice president of the customer experience team at the visual display business of Samsung Electronics, is also thrilled by the development.

He said: "Samsung TVs have always brought people together, and bringing Google Photos to the big screen makes that experience even more personal.

"Through this partnership, we help users rediscover and relive cherished moments by bringing to light the stories behind their photos — right from the comfort of their living room."

Google Photos was announced in May 2015 and spun off from Google+, the tech giant's former social network.