If you’re a fan of Google’s Pixel series, you’re in for a treat! Google is planning to introduce some cool new updates to the Camera app for the upcoming Pixel 8 series, which is set to be revealed in October. Thanks to a secret source from Google who shared some pictures with Android Authority, we now have a sneak peek at what’s coming. Let’s dive into the details!
Swiping Up and Down – New Twist to Settings:
You know how when you’re using the camera, you can swipe down to access the settings? Well, with the new Camera app, things are getting flipped around. Instead of swiping down, you’ll swipe up on the screen to see the settings. It’s like discovering a new way to unlock secrets!
Choosing Photos or Videos – The Easy Way:
Right now, when you open the camera, there’s a row of options at the bottom for taking pictures or shooting videos. But the new UI is making things even cooler. Now, you can tap on either a little camera icon or a video camera icon to choose between taking a photo or recording a video. It’s like having magic buttons that turn your camera into whatever you want!
Fancy Video Tricks – Pan it Up:
Making videos is a great way to have fun and express yourself creatively.. The new Camera app lets you do something called “Cinematic Pan.” It’s like slow-motion for your camera movements, making your videos look all professional and fancy. And guess what? They’re calling it “Pan” in the new UI. Super cool, right?
Stabilizing Your Videos – Super Steady:
For videos, Google is moving the options for stabilization to a cool menu that pops up. You can choose from standard, active, and locked modes. And for photos, things are getting easier to find. The options for things like Long Exposure and Action Pan are getting their very own tabs. It’s like having special places just for them!
Google Pixel 8 – Pixel Power:
Now, let’s talk about the cameras themselves. The Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Plus are getting super strong cameras with a 50MP sensor. That means your pictures are going to look even sharper and more amazing. The Google Pixel 8 Pro is going even further with a 64MP sensor for its Ultra-wide camera. Plus, there’s a new ToF sensor that’s going to help the camera focus better. Fancy, huh?
Smart Photo Magic of Google Pixel 8:
Google isn’t stopping there. They’re also making the camera software smarter. There’s something called “Staggered HDR” that makes your photos look better by capturing images faster. This means less weird stuff in your pictures. Also, the flash is getting smarter too. It’s going to change its brightness depending on the scene, so your photos won’t look too bright or too dark.
Cool Color Trick For Google Pixel 8:
Ever heard of Segmentation AWB? It’s a fancy name for something cool. Google Pixel 8 camera will use different tricks for different parts of a picture, making the colors look just right. So, your photos will look super accurate and amazing.
Google is really working hard to make sure your Pixel 8 camera is the best it can be. Even if the hardware isn’t the biggest, the software is doing some really smart things to make your pictures and videos awesome. So get ready to take some super cool shots with your new Pixel 8!
Remember, all these changes are like giving your camera some new superpowers. And you’ll get to try them out when the Google Pixel 8 series comes out in October. So, keep your eyes peeled!