Google Photos is rolling out a change that lets users turn off the “Shimmer” visual effect. Multiple outlets report that the feature, which has been used to add a moving or animated highlight to parts of the app’s visuals, is now optional rather than automatic. The update introduces a setting that gives users control over whether the effect appears. While earlier versions of Google Photos included the shimmer without an obvious way to disable it, the new toggle allows users to reduce or eliminate the effect according to their preference. The reports focus on the availability of the new on/off option, rather than on any changes to how the rest of the app functions. As with other app updates, rollout timing may vary by device and region, but the key change is that Google Photos now includes a user-facing setting to disable the shimmer feature.