Google Photos is reportedly testing new features within its application. These features include adjustable video playback speeds and an option to hide date labels in the photo grid view.
Playback Speed Options
Users may soon be able to access a "Playback speed" option when playing videos. This feature is expected to offer speed settings including 0.25x, 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, and 2x.
Immersive Photo Grid
Another feature in development is a toggle that allows users to hide dates from the Photos grid view. This aims to create a more uninterrupted and immersive layout of photos, similar to other gallery applications.
Development Status
These features were discovered through an APK teardown of Google Photos v7.58. They are currently in a testing phase and are not yet available to users. The grid view toggle for hiding dates is also reported to not be fully functional at this time. It is possible that features identified in APK teardowns may not be included in a public release.