Google Photos Prepares Massive 'Video Remix' AI Upgrade

InnovationConsumer TechGoogle Photos Prepares Massive 'Video Remix' AI UpgradeByPaul Monckton,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Monckton covers photography, imaging and generative AIFollow AuthorJun 13, 2026, 01:53pm EDTSummaryGoogle Photos is preparing a major AI-powered video editing upgrade, codenamed "Soba." This new "Video Remix" tool will leverage generative AI, likely Google's Gemini Omni model, to transform existing video clips. Evidence includes a new "Soba" button with a video icon and Gemini sparkle, and the renaming of the current "Remix" feature to "Photo Remix" when Soba is active. Gemini Omni promises conversational editing, allowing users to apply creative styles like claymation via text commands. While the full feature code isn't yet present, its discovery suggests Google is preparing to bring advanced video manipulation to its photo app. However, initial capabilities might be limited to presets, mirroring the cautious rollout of Photo Remix.Show More A hidden 'Soba' icon discovered inside Google Photos points to an upcoming 'Video Remix' AI video feature upgrade.PAUL MONCKTONKey TakeawaysGoogle Photos is testing a new “Soba” feature that renames the existing “Remix” button to “Photo Remix”This change, along with a new YouTube-like play button overlaid with Google’s familiar Sparkle icon, strongly suggests that Soba is a new “Video Remix” tool that will transform existing clips into new videos using generative AI.The supporting feature code isn’t present in the app yet.Google Photos is preparing a massive AI-powered upgrade that could edit and transform your video clips in a variety of creative ways. Recently discovered code in the Google Photos Android app reveals the first steps toward implementing the feature that looks set to become the video counterpart to the popular Photo Remix feature.Hidden as...