Apps
New Google Camera app update is now available to download [December 2022]
Google Camera is Google’s official camera application that allows you to take beautiful photos and videos with features such as portrait, night vision, and video stabilization modes. This application is pre-installed on every Google Pixel smartphone and is compatible with smartphones running on Android 4.4+ and higher.
Besides, it contains plenty of features that can be activated either on the Settings page or on the row of icons at the top of the app. You can check its several highlighted features mentioned below.
Google Camera Updates
December 24, 2022
Google Camera app is grabbing a new update with version 8.7.250.494820638.44. The new update improves the performance of the camera app by fixing general issues. To install this update, you will have to download 22.63 MB package through Play Store.
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December 13, 2022
Google is releasing a new update for its stock Camera app via Play Store. The new update comes with version 8.7.250.49370288842 and an installation package size of 22.63 MB.
The new update comes with new dynamic colors and components from the Material You design system and fixes some bugs.
- Download the latest Google Camera v8.7 – Link
October 27, 2022
The Google Camera app is getting a new update with version 8.6.263.478604508.17 and an updated package size of 193.96MB. This update is compatible with Android 13 devices only. You can install this update via Google Play Store or directly download it from the link mentioned below.
- Get Google Camera 8.6.263.478604508.17 update – APKMirror
October 22, 2022
Google has pushed a new update for its Camera app with version 8.7.165.479933554.19. The new update improves performance for a better experience. To install it, you have to download a 323.22 MB software package. However, the package size is too large so you can connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi.
- Get Google Camera 8.7.165.479933554.19 update – APKMirror
September 04, 2022
Google Camera 8.6.263.471358013.15
Google Camera is getting a new update for Android users. The update enhances the overall performance and stability of the app. You can identify the update via version 8.6.263.471358013.15 and the installation package size is 21.19MB.
- Get Google Camera latest update here
August 19, 2022
Google Camera 8.6.263.463689965.13
Google is releasing a new update for the Camera app with version 8.6.263.463689965.13 for smartphones and watches also. With this update, WearOS smartwatches bring Material You design. Read more here…
June 28, 2022
Google Camera 8.5.300.450594193.08
Google Camera is getting a new update with version 8.5.300 via Google Play Store. The update brings general improvements to enhance the overall experience. However, there’s nothing new to be noted. Read more here
April 26, 2022
Google Camera 8.4.600.440402475.27
Google started rolling out a new Google Camera app update for eligible smartphones. It comes with build version 8.4.600.440402475.27. Read the full story here.
Users can install the latest update via Google Play Store or download it from the link mentioned below.
- Get it here NOW – APKMirror
March 05, 2022
Google Camera 8.4.500.429168112.25
Google is releasing a new update for its Camera app with version 8.4.500.429168112.25 and updated package size of 333.07MB.
The update expands Google’s Material You feature for more devices through new updates. However, there’s no new feature or change noted.
Users can install the latest update via Google Play Store or download it from the link mentioned below.
- Get it here NOW – APKMirror
January 21, 2022
Google Camera 8.4.400.423370569.19
Google Camera is getting a new update, which brings some bug fixes and improvements. Also, it comes with Google’s Material You feature that optimizes the colors of the entire user interface with wallpaper’s color picked by the user.
Aside from this, the latest update carries version 8.4.400.423370569.19 and package size of 118.93MB. You can download the update from the link mentioned below.
WHAT’S NEW
- Material You – Experience a new interface with dynamic colors and components from Google’s Material You design system.
- General bug fixes and improvements
Get it here NOW – APKMirror
December 9, 2021
Google Camera 8.4.300.414775575.18
Google has pushed a new update for its Camera application, which brings new zoom buttons to quickly zoom in or out. The update also adds video stabilization modes, which allows you to lock for videos of long performances. To be mentioned, this new update is available for the devices running Android 11+.
- Get it here NOW – APKMirror
Features:
- HDR+ with dual exposure controls – Take pictures using HDR+ to capture fantastic photos, especially in low-light or backlit scenes.
- Night Sight – It brings out all the best details and colors that get lost in the dark. You can even take photos of the Milky Way!
- Super Res Zoom – Super Res Zoom keeps your pictures sharp when you zoom in—without the blur.
- Top Shot – Automatically recommends the best pics, where no one is blinking and everything looks just right.
- Portrait – Add elegant background blur (bokeh) to pictures.
- Long Shot – Take casual, quick videos by simply long-pressing the shutter key in the default camera mode.
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WhatsApp Beta lets you delete preset chat lists on Android
WhatsApp has released a new beta update with version 2.24.23.23, which introduces the ability to delete preset chat lists. This new feature lets WhatsApp users have more customization and control over how they organize their chats.
With the fresh update, WhatsApp users can now delete some of the default chat filters, like Unread and Groups, directly from the chat screen. Previously, these filters could not be removed.
To delete a filter, users just need to simply tap and hold on it, and they’ll see an option to delete it. This helps users clean up their interface by removing filters they don’t find useful.
Moreover, users can manage these filters through the app’s settings. So, if you accidentally delete a filter or want it back later, you can easily restore it from the settings menu. This gives you the flexibility to customize the app to suit your needs.
This feature is especially helpful for users who prefer a clean, minimalistic interface. Also, it’s great for business users, who may want to prioritize chats based on customer or order-related conversations.
The Delete Preset Chat Lists option is available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta update from the Google Play Store. It’s expected to roll out to more users in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp bringing Instagram-like sticker prompts for status updates
Apps
Matter 1.4 to make SmartThings even smarter with Wi-Fi router support
Last month, Samsung SmartThings introduced several new features, including Home Insights, Daily Routines, Quick Remote, and Automatic Hub Backup. Now, a new report suggests that SmartThings might soon support Wi-Fi routers with the upcoming release of Matter 1.4.
Matter has been part of SmartThings for a few years, and the upcoming 1.4 version is expected to arrive next year with some exciting new features.
Matter 1.4
Matter 1.4 details have been arrived today. It highlights the “Enhanced Multi-Admin” feature, which makes it easier to control Matter-enabled devices across different smart home ecosystems at the same time.
It shows that you could use a Matter device with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and SmartThings all together without any hassle.
Moreover, the update also improves device compatibility. For example, Wi-Fi routers can now work with Matter and SmartThings. They can also act as Thread Border Routers to help connect devices and simplify the setup process.
With this, Wi-Fi routers, modems, and other devices like set-top boxes will be controllable through the SmartThings app.
Matter 1.4 supports energy devices like solar panels, electric water heaters, heat pumps, solar system inverters, and batteries for battery energy management. It can even take local electricity prices into account and help you optimize your home’s energy use to save on costs.
However, the support for security cameras is expected to be added in a future update, Matter 1.5. As Samsung was quick to adopt Matter 1.3, we can expect SmartThings to add 1.4 support sometime in 2025.
Samsung SmartThings 1.8.21.28 Update Arrived: Home Insights, Routines, Quick Remote, and more
Apps
Many third-party Android apps could get RAW photo support
Google wants more third-party Android apps to support RAW photo capture. The company is preparing to upgrade the CameraX API. Following the update, Samsung users will also be able to capture RAW photo through third-party Android apps.
AndroidAuthority spotted that CameraX 1.5.0 will bring two new ImageCapture class output formats: OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW and OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG. That said, RAW capture support will expand to more Android apps.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW: It captures a single RAW image.
- OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG: It captures both a RAW and a JPEG image.
CameraX API is mainly used by camera apps that users use for social media sharing purposes. Despite this fact, Google intends to allow developers to support their apps with RAW capture functionality for an elevated photography experience.
At present, it’s unknown which Android apps will add RAW capture support. CameraX API will upgrade first, allowing developers to make changes. You can expect some of the most popular camera apps will join the party with RAW support.
Expert RAW
Developed by Samsung, the Expert RAW app allows Galaxy smartphone users to capture RAW images. These pictures are heavily editable given storage without any software-level processing and compression.
The company has made Expert RAW a stunning application. It has recently added an Astro Portrait feature that allows you to be framed with an astrophoto in the background. The application continues to evolve with the addition of new functions.