Google Camera is an application developed by Google which people can use as a default solution for taking photos and recording videos on their Android devices. Forget about missing that moment when you can capture something special and unique. With this package, we can record videos and take photos through its various functions. The development for this app started back in 2011 at Google. When it came out, it was available for all devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and higher.
Right now, Google Camera receives official support only on Google Pixel devices. What does this mean? We can use the application on other phones and tablets, but we might face issues here and there. It's challenging to figure out how many people have this app on their mobile devices because Google Play doesn't provide this statistic. Also, it seems that many users are unhappy with the way the app works. You can still download and install the APK to see if it offers something that you enjoy.
Since this software is a camera app, we can find regular features available in similar applications. It comes with support for HDR+, which improves the quality of your photos in low-light or backlit circumstances. The HDR, short for High-dynamic-range imaging, feature contains different technologies to achieve a superior range. Different HDR versions became available with separate releases of Pixel devices. If you love taking close-up photos, you will be happy to hear that this application lets you apply fancy background blur.
Through the feature known as Smart burst, we can capture a stream of photos, and you can create interesting animated GIFs. However, this is not the only thing you can do. For example, you can take advantage of having multiple photos to create collages. Plus, how about creating an All-smile picture of your friends? Google Camera does this creation by cutting different parts of every image in the burst. When it comes to video recording, Google Camera comes with technologies such as Video Stabilization that enables you to record stable videos even when your hands are shaking. Although this component is essential, we can find it in other camera apps as well.
The app allows you to configure the frames per second, and you can use this function to capture slow-motion moments. Some users might consider the lack of filters, stickers, emojis a drawback. Another fancy feature is the ability to take photos in 360 degrees by using the Spherical Mode. Since not all of us are expert photographers, Google Camera includes a module called Top Shot. This component has the task of automatically recommending us the best pics out of a bunch. Allow the application to pick which photos look amazing instead of doing it yourself and mess up.
Do you love taking selfies? Thanks to the Photobooth mode, the user can automate the capture of selfies. This feature is possible thanks to AI being able to detect funny faces and smiles. As soon as this happens, the app takes a photo for you.