software giant Googlingtypically schedules software updates around the launch of new phones. Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Just before the launch date of the phones, Google announced this week ‘QPR1’ It released the beta version of Android 14 with the name. Curious users had the opportunity to download and check this version.

Users who downloaded the beta version noticed a new feature. Thanks to this feature Android 14 Phones running it can be used as a webcam.

This innovation, which stands out in the beta version of Android 14, ensures high image quality, especially during video calls.

With the arrival of Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1, some Pixel phones and eventually other Android devices, now PC, Mac or Chromebook It can be used as a webcam for This long-awaited feature aims to make high-quality video calling easy and affordable.

Earlier this year, Google announced a powerful Android device webcam It was learned that he was working on a feature that would allow us to use it as . This feature was unveiled with the Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 version. To use their phone as a webcam, users need a USB-C They need a cable. This shows that we can use many devices with Android 14 in this way.

The function that allows us to use the phone as a webcam was previously offered to Apple users.

Thanks to the update that Apple released last year, iPhones Agreement It can be used as a webcam for devices. Apples ‘Continuity camera’ This feature called iPhones allows iPhones to connect to Mac devices wirelessly video calls and can be used for live broadcasts.

According to 9to5Google’s report, this feature belongs to Google newest Pixel accessible in models. When the USB-C cable is connected to the phone and the computer, the front and back cameras of the phone can be used as webcams. When the devices are connected, an icon will appear in the notification center. After tapping this icon, the cameras are ready for use.

Looking at the features that will come to Android 14 sooner, iOS We have seen that it has similar features to the operating system. This feature, which will work similar to the ‘Continuity Camera’ feature of iPhones, Not much surprised users It should be.