- The “Redact” pen, which was announced as a new feature for the Android version of the “Google Photos” app, will be rolled out as a “Blur” tool starting in late September 2026.
- It will be located under “Markup” in the “Edit” menu.
- Essentially, it’s a “blur pen” tool that allows you to blur the areas you trace with your finger.
The “Redact” pen for the Android version of the “Google Photos” app—whose existence was confirmed via an app teardown in late August 2026 and officially announced as an upcoming feature on Thursday, September 24, 2026—has begun rolling out in late September 2026 as the “Fill” tool.
This new “Fill” tool in the Android version of the “Google Photos” app is located within the “Markup” section of the “Edit” menu.
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In short, the new “Fill” tool in the Android version of the “Google Photos” app is a “mosaic pen” tool. It allows you to apply a mosaic effect to any area you trace with your finger. You can choose from three types of mosaic pens, and the thickness of the pen can also be adjusted seamlessly.
Please note that the rollout of the “Fill” tool for the iOS version of the “Google Photos” app has not been announced at this time.
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