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Google has introduced a new feature to its Google Photos app on Android, allowing users to adjust video playback speed directly within the app. The update addresses one of the most frequently requested features from users and expands the app’s video viewing capabilities.
The new functionality enables playback speed adjustments ranging from 0.25x to 4x, allowing users to either slow down or speed up videos without editing them permanently. This can be useful for reviewing long recordings such as lectures, events, or performances, as well as for creating different viewing effects, according to BGR.
The feature is currently available only on the Android version of the app. Users can access it by opening a video, selecting the menu options, and choosing a preferred playback speed. The adjustment takes effect immediately and does not alter the original file.
While playback speed control during viewing is new, Google Photos has previously allowed users to modify video speed through editing tools. Those options, available on both Android and iOS, enable users to permanently adjust speed within selected segments of a video and save a modified copy.
The addition of real-time playback controls brings Google Photos closer to offering a more complete video experience within a single platform. It also aligns the app more closely with lightweight video editing tools, reducing the need for third-party applications for basic playback adjustments.
Google has not confirmed when the feature will be introduced on iOS, though similar updates are typically rolled out across platforms over time. The company continues to expand Google Photos with incremental updates aimed at improving usability and content management.
The update reflects ongoing efforts to enhance the app’s functionality as both a storage solution and a media viewing platform.
