Kate Mills 
Apr 30, 2024
Google Photos is set to undergo a significant upgrade, transforming the way users manage their digital memories. With a new feature in the works, users will have the power to customise the duration for which deleted items remain in the trash before permanent deletion.
Currently, when users delete a photo or video from Google Photos, it is moved to the trash and remains there for 60 days before permanent deletion. However, this new feature would allow users to customise the duration of time their deleted items stay in the trash before being permanently removed.
The inclusion of the term 'configurable' in the app's code indicates that users may soon have the option to adjust the trash retention period according to their preferences. While specifics about the customisable timeframe are yet to be disclosed, users may have the flexibility to extend or reduce the default 60-day period.
It's worth noting that the configurable trash feature is currently under experimentation, and there's no official confirmation from Google regarding its implementation. Additionally, other recent reports suggest additional features in the pipeline for Google Photos, including options to automatically hide screenshots and a new mobile-based storage management tool.
While Google is yet to confirm the implementation of this feature, it represents a promising step forward in user control and flexibility within the Google Photos ecosystem.
