Google Photos version 7.58 is bringing several highly-requested features discovered through APK teardown analysis on January 12, 2026. The upcoming update includes video playback speed controls, backup scheduling, an immersive photos grid option, and a Material 3 Expressive UI redesign for backup settings—though these features aren’t live yet and remain under development.

Video Playback Controls Finally Arrive

After years of user requests, Google Photos is testing adjustable video playback speeds. A new “Playback speed” option appears in the three-dot menu during video playback, offering five speed options: 0.25×, 0.5×, 1× (normal), 1.5×, and 2×. While currently disabled by default, this feature addresses a long-standing user demand for better video control within the app.

New Features Overview

Feature	Details
Playback Speed	0.25×, 0.5×, 1×, 1.5×, 2× options
Immersive Grid	Hide date separators for continuous photo view
Backup Schedule	Set specific backup times/intervals
UI Redesign	Material 3 Expressive design for backup settings
Version	Google Photos 7.58 (APK teardown)

Backup Settings Get Major Overhaul

The backup settings page is receiving a complete redesign using Material 3 Expressive design elements. Settings are now organized into three clear sections: “How to back up,” “What to back up,” and “Backup tools.” This reorganization improves navigation by grouping related options like Backup mode, Backup quality, and device folder backup into visually separated containers.

Scheduled Backups Coming Soon

A new “Backup schedule” option appears under Backup tools, potentially allowing users to define specific backup times or recurring intervals such as daily, weekly, or monthly. While the exact functionality remains unclear from the code analysis, this addresses another frequent user request for better control over when photos upload—particularly useful for managing data usage and battery consumption.

Cleaner Photos Grid Option

Users will soon toggle off date separators in the Photos tab, creating an uninterrupted, immersive image grid. Though the toggle exists in the current test build, it doesn’t yet change the layout, indicating the feature is still incomplete.

For photography enthusiasts at TechnoSports who rely on Google Photos for storage and organization, these updates represent significant quality-of-life improvements. However, as with all APK teardown findings, features may change or never reach public release.