Amazon is removing a key privacy feature from its Echo smart speakers — and Alexa+ is to blame. On March 28, Amazon will remove the ability to have Alexa process your voice requests locally, and will start sending all of your recordings to the cloud to be processed there, rather on your Echo device itself.

Amazon is mandating cloud-based processing for Echo voice commands, removing local storage and disabling Alexa’s voice ID to expand its generative AI capabilities.

All Echo Show smart displays can be used as a digital photo frame when you aren’t using them. The feature is well-suited to every device, whether you have the smallest 5-inch device or the huge 21-inch model. Just say “Alexa, show my photos” and you’ll see a slideshow of images.