{
  "id": 9593061,
  "title": "Google Photos rolling out Redact tool, Mood filters, & more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/google-photos-rolling-out-redact-tool-mood-filters-more",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
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    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/24/google-photos-redact-moods/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google Photos is introducing a variety of new features, such as a Redact Markup tool and \"Moods\" on Android. The enhanced Markup tool comes with three enhancements, beginning with a Redact pen that allows users to blur or pixelate sensitive data in screenshots and images. There are adjustable thickness sliders for the Pen and new fonts in the Text tool. This update is being rolled out globally to Google Photos for Android users. The \"Moods\" feature enables users to apply a nostalgic or vintage-inspired appearance to their photos, including options like Crisp 35mm (film), 2000s night (digital camera), Retro contrast, Night light, Blue Haze, Minimalist, and Rich textures. Users can fine-tune each mood using slider controls, as the feature intelligently adapts to individual images. This update is globally available on Android devices. Additionally, there are 15 new Remix templates available, such as red carpet moments, whimsical birthday cards, and photo booth shots, which are initially being introduced in select countries on both Android and iOS platforms. Google Photos is also showcasing the availability of the Wardrobe feature in Brazil, India, and the US on Android and iOS devices, with an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription being required. Furthermore, Google Photos is integrating with Gemini Spark, a product announced earlier this month. For more updates, readers can visit 9to5Google on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Google Photos is rolling out a handful of new features, including a Redact Markup tool and “Moods” on Android. more…",
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        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "My family stopped using Google Photos and OneDrive after installing this container",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/my-family-stopped-using-google-photos-and-onedrive-after-installing",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:30:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Google Blog",
        "title": "5 Google Photos updates to make the most of summer memories.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/5-google-photos-updates-to-make-the-most-of-summer-memories",
        "published": "2026-09-24T17:00:00.000Z"
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  "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."
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