Notable improvements have come to the camera of Google Pixel devices thanks to Android 15. This is one of the most anticipated announcements by Pixel users. Camera app version 9.6 It brings interesting new features and optimizations, which we will detail in this post.
Android 15 brings new features to the Pixel camera
Underwater photos and videos
Android 15 introduces underwater photography and video mode to the Google Pixel camera. This new feature is available for the Google Pixel XNUMXa and Pixel XNUMXa. Series 9 devices (Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL). Some older models also have a standalone version of the feature, as long as they use cases designed for immersion.
The function of underwater photography is activated automatically when the device detects that it is underwater. A notification appears on the screen indicating that underwater mode is activated. This mode allows you to take photos and videos with high color fidelity, something that is often difficult in aquatic environments due to light distortion.
Vertical panoramas
The option to take panoramic photos in vertical format has also arrived on the Pixel camera. With the update to version 9.6, you can choose to Move the phone vertically and capture panoramas of, for example, buildings, trees or other elements that require more space in height.
Capture the sky more easily
Astrophotography is an iconic feature of the Google Pixel. In the new update, the Astrophotography is more accessible and easier easy to use. This feature is integrated into the night vision mode and is easily accessible via a dedicated button. Once in astrophotography mode, you can set the timer and select the exposure time to get the best results.
Best photos on Instagram
The Google Pixel camera update brings improvements to the Instagram app. You can now get better results when taking photos from the Instagram app, especially in low-light conditions. That means if you have a Google Pixel device, you'll be able to enjoy Automatic improvements in light, colors and contrast when taking night photos using the Instagram camera.
Adjusting white balance, brightness and shadows
This feature is not fully enabled, but with version 9.6 it is known that it would have a new set of manual controls that will allow Adjust white balance, brightness and shadows from the camera viewfinderThe feature will be similar to the one included in previous versions of the Google Camera, where adjustments could be made to improve photos manually.
More camera improvements for the Google Pixel
The Google Pixel camera with Android 15 It also includes other improvements such as the integration of a temperature sensor that allows taking the temperature of objects through the camera viewfinder. Faster response times, better focus management and noise reduction in low-light conditions are other new features that Google's phone cameras are said to have.