Google Photos trash bin now deletes media after 30 days, down from 60 days - 9to5Google
9to5Google is reporting on the story above. It caught our attention because it may affect readers checking their internet or a specific service on SpeedTestTools right now.
Many of us treat the digital trash can as a safety net rather than an immediate shredder. If you accidentally delete a family picture or change your mind about clearing out an old video, you now have half as much time to notice the mistake and pull it back out. For everyday users who take tons of photos and rarely look through their deleted folders, that shortened grace period means special memories could disappear permanently before you even realize they are gone.
Take a moment today to open your Google Photos app or website and look through the trash folder. Scan carefully to make sure nothing important ended up in there by mistake, and restore those files right away while you still have the chance. Moving forward, think twice before you tap the delete icon, and never rely on the recycle bin as a temporary holding spot for pictures you might still want.
Your backup safety net is half the size it used to be, so a quick check of your discarded items today can save you from losing irreplaceable memories forever.
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