Credit: Taylor Kerns / Android AuthorityTL;DRGoogle Photos currently keeps backed-up media in the Trash for 60 days and regular, non-backed-up media for 30 days.Code found in Google Photos v7.90 indicates Google plans to unify this rule, reducing trash retention for all media to 30 days.The change is not yet live, but it will likely be announced with plenty of notice before rolling out broadly.Google appears to be preparing a notable shift in Google Photos, shortening the time deleted photos and videos sit in your trash folder before they vanish forever. While Google has been spotted working on smarter backup solutions, such as overnight backup options, this upcoming change could rationalize how long your discarded media hangs around.You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Authority Insights brings you all the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage from the Android Authority team that you won’t find anywhere else.