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Google Photos tests shorter Trash retention, custom reactions, and a date-grid restore option

Google Photos tests shorter Trash time, custom emoji reactions, and a date-grid restore toggle.

AI News Feed · 2026-08-26 19:13

Android Authority said code found in Google Photos v7.90 indicates Google plans to unify its Trash retention policy. Currently, backed-up photos and videos remain in Trash for 60 days before being permanently purged, while items that were never backed up to the cloud are removed after 30 days. The new policy would set a single 30-day window for all deleted media, cutting the existing safety window in half for backed-up files. The change is not yet live, and Google has not stated its rationale. Android Authority said a consistent policy could simplify the user experience and help Google save server storage costs.

The app is also preparing a more versatile reaction system for shared photos. In the same v7.90 version, Android Authority said it enabled a redesigned reaction interface: a like button adds a heart, an emoji icon opens a floating bar with suggested reactions, and users can open the full emoji picker to choose any emoji. The current version only supports a heart reaction. The new feature is not yet live. Android Authority noted that a version it spotted last year offered only five emojis and attached reactions as comments.

Separately, Google Photos removed the date grid from the home screen as part of an Android app redesign that rolled out in early July. Android Authority reported that a toggle can restore it, but the option is hidden. Users can enable it by going to the profile icon, Photos settings, Preferences, Photos view, and switching on “Show dates in grid,” which is off by default. The floating date pill still appears at the top as users scroll, but the grid labels make the library noticeably more organized. A reader poll cited by Android Authority found 68 percent of respondents liked the new interface.

As of this writing, the Trash and reaction changes have not been rolled out broadly. Android Authority said it expects Google to give users advance notice before the Trash policy takes effect and will report further updates as more information becomes available.