Overview
- The three interface changes were observed in Google Photos version 7.85 for Android and are being enabled gradually so availability varies across accounts and devices.
- A new 'Show shimmer' on/off toggle appears in the Photos view and Settings > Preferences and removes only the glowing outline that highlights actionable people or objects while keeping editing and AI functions intact.
- A large floating camera button now appears inside AI creation flows such as Remix and Photo to video so users can take a quick photo and send it directly to the template without leaving the tool.
- Google has applied a Material 3 Expressive redesign to some Settings pages — including the main page, Backup, and Preferences — while other sections like Notifications and Sharing remain on the older layout during a piecemeal rollout.
- For users this means less visual clutter and faster AI workflows, but they may need to update via the Play Store and wait for server-side enablement before all features appear on their device.