Google Camera 8.4 update brings some new features to older Pixel phones

14-11-2021 Sun 10:52 | Technology | IANS

Google has started rolling out its Camera app version 8.4 to older Pixel phones, bringing camera features from Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The update includes a few new features, including a Timer light, a manual white balance toggle, and a manual exposure toggle, reports XDA Developers.

The new version of the App has added a gear icon next to the "V" icon in the top drop-down menu. For Google Pixel smartphones, a new version of the Google Camera app (8.4.200.406250151.12) has begun to release through the Play Store.

It is a gradual rollout, the availability may vary, meanwhile, you can sideload it through manual APK installation via third-party platforms. Earlier, Camera app version 8.2 was rolled out on Pixel series phones bringing an improved experience for taking videos with a long-press of the shutter button.

This particular update was for Pixel 5, but owners of the Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4a. In Google Camera 8.2.204, the user can start recording a video, leaving his hands free, with a few swipes on the screen.

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