Google mobile phones, Google Pixel, have many advantages because they belong to the ecosystem created by the Mountain View company. They were updated this month with a quarterly feature pack: Gemini, spam number lookup, and other additions. What we didn’t expect is something Google’s new camera update (commonly known as GCam).

As we read on 9to5Google exclusive media, the Pixel Camera – note that it has been christened again – is reaching version 9.4 and significant changes in their functions. This is the evolution of the best Android camera, with versions for other smartphones coming soon.

More changes to lens selection, HDR+ and Pixel Camera

Google is using us badly with its Pixel Feature Drop. These quarterly updates which continues to outline Google Pixel software without needing to see new versions of the operating system. In addition to fixing bugs and improving the performance of its terminals, the search giant also introduces new additions that improve the user experience.

Google camera or Pixel Camera, is almost without a doubt the best camera app on Android. It’s even better if other phones from other manufacturers can be “converted” to GCam so they can use it too. It’s something that will happen in the coming weeks. Now let’s get down to business with the Pixel Camera 9.6 update.

The main beneficiaries are the previous Pixel: manual selection of lenses reaches the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro, in addition to the foldable Pixel Fold. Google camera now lets you choose Which camera is used?Yes, only for models bearing the ‘Pro’ surname.

This option will appear in the photo mode settings (not to be confused with the ‘Pro’ controls that let you change photo parameters). When lens selection is activated, the pill-shaped bar with which we control the zoom will change according to the different sensors of the smartphone: wide angle, ultra wide angle and telephoto.

Pixel Camera, on the other hand, RAW/JPG selector Go to the ‘Pro’ tab. Until now it was located in the “Advanced” section in the settings. With change, it becomes more accessible and gains many meanings.

Meanwhile, version 9.4 also provides: Improved frame selection with HDR+, coming to Pixel 6, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. This best chooses the basic frame to create a unified image, taking into account that the heroes come out with their eyes open and smiling.

Specifically, all these features and changes version 9.4.103.641377609.23It is available from Google Play Store. If it hasn’t appeared on your Google Pixel yet, you should see it in the next few days. We are looking forward to the GCam version that will port it to other manufacturers such as Samsung or Xiaomi.

via | 9to5Google

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