{
  "id": 18176824,
  "title": "Google Photos finally lets you silence Memories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/google-photos-finally-lets-you-silence-memories",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/google-photos-memories-background-music-off/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google Photos has introduced a new feature that allows users to silence background music in its Memories. This change, which is now rolling out across all platforms including web, Android, and iOS, aims to enhance user experience by preventing unwanted music tracks from playing during Memories. When this option is turned off, videos in the Memories will still retain their original audio. This update is particularly beneficial for those who prefer to relive their memories without any accompanying music. It's important to note that this is a global setting, meaning it will apply to all Memories, including the End of Year Recap. If users still wish to use the music, Google has expanded the selection of music options, and users can also provide their own suggestions. Despite this addition, Google emphasizes that users still have the autonomy to edit their Memories, including adjusting video lengths, image durations, and adding text overlays.",
  "summary": "We've been asking, Google delivered",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google Photos could finally learn to do your photo chores",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/google-photos-could-finally-learn-to-do-your-photo-chores",
        "published": "2026-11-04T11:13:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google Photos now lets you turn off background music in Memories",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/google-photos-now-lets-you-turn-off-background-music-in-memories",
        "published": "2026-11-04T14:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}