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Google has released a v10.1 update for Pixel Camera on older Pixel devices, introducing Material 3 design elements such as new button styles and improved organization, making the app look more cohesive with the system UI, though the changes are subtle.
Adobe, leveraging the expertise of former Google engineers behind the Pixel camera, has launched 'Project Indigo,' an advanced computational photography app for iPhone that offers manual controls, high image quality, and features like reflection removal; an Android version is expected later.
Adobe has launched Indigo, a new camera app for iPhone developed by the creators of Pixel Camera, featuring advanced computational photography, multi-frame noise reduction, Super Res Zoom, and manual controls, with an Android version planned for future release.
Google is updating the Pixel Camera app with a new Material 3 Expressive design, featuring warmer tones, rounded controls, and more intuitive toggles, starting with the Settings menu, as part of a broader redesign across its apps, expected to roll out with Android 16 later this year.
Google's latest Pixel Camera update (version 9.9) appears to have removed the Social Share shortcut, a feature introduced in 2019 that allowed quick sharing of photos immediately after capture. The update also was expected to include an educational hub for camera tutorials, but this has not yet been implemented. Google has been contacted for more information about the missing feature.
Google is reportedly bringing the Pixel Camera's Super Res Zoom feature to ChromeOS, specifically for upcoming Chromebook tablets. Despite the generally poor camera quality on Chromebooks, the addition of Super Res Zoom could potentially improve the clarity of both zoomed and non-zoomed photos through machine learning algorithms. The code changes in the Chromium Gerrit suggest that the feature is being tested on the upcoming MediaTek MT8188-based Chromebook tablets, indicating a potential improvement in the overall camera experience for Chromebook users.
The latest update to the Pixel Camera app, version 9.2, introduces new features exclusive to the Pixel 8 series. Users can now create Night Sight Time Lapse videos on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with up to 10 seconds of output. Additionally, the Palm Timer feature can be set to always be active, and Pixel 8 owners have the option to disable Ultra HDR. This update precedes the upcoming December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop, which is expected to bring further enhancements to supported Pixel devices.
Google has renamed its Google Camera app to Pixel Camera, emphasizing its exclusivity to Pixel phones. The app's description now highlights new features like Cinematic Blur, with a separate section for Pixel 8 Pro exclusive camera features. The latest version of the app requires Pixel devices running Android 14 and above. There is also a separate version of Pixel Camera for Wear OS 3 and above devices connected to Pixel phones.
Google Camera, the camera app exclusive to Pixel devices, has been renamed to Pixel Camera on the Play Store. The app's description has also been updated to reflect the change. The latest version of Pixel Camera is compatible with Pixel devices running Android 14 and above, and some features may not be available on all devices. Google is using the listing to highlight exclusive features for the Pixel 8 Pro, such as 50MP High Res and Pro Controls.
Google is rolling out a major redesign of the Pixel Camera app with version 9.0, which requires Android 14. The update reorganizes the controls, placing them at the bottom of the screen for easier one-handed access. Notable changes include a Photo/Video switcher, a swipeable carousel of camera features, and a sticky switcher that remembers the last used mode. The update also includes a larger themed icon and is currently available for Pixel users on the Beta Program.