For the longest time, the Google Pixel series has been known for its stellar cameras, and the same can be said about the Pixel 7 series and even the much more affordable Pixel 7a. Even though by megapixel count, these devices look like they are only going to perform at an intermediate level but are a lot better thanks to the hardware and software optimization, Google does. The one area where the experience is lacking is the UI, and that is changing with the Pixel 8 and the Google Camera version running on the device.
The Google Camera app has received a facelift for the upcoming Pixel 8 phones and will hopefully extend to older Pixel devices, as well
We now have our first look at the revamped camera UI running on the Pixel 8, and considering how it is Google we are talking about, I have a feeling that the Google Camera update will be coming to older Pixel devices running the latest software, as well. At least, that is how Google does it. You can have at how the Ui looks below.
As you can see in the images below, the entire UI is now separated into the photo and video modes that were previously part of the same carousel. This will allow for a much easier overall look. You can see the switch right under the mode selection bar that will let you select what content you are looking to shoot before you choose the actual mode. This will make Google Camera on the Pixel 8 a lot more intuitive and easy to use.
In addition to that, another way where the Google Camera on Pixel 8 will differ is that if you look at the image above, you will see that the camera switch button and the gallery button have been swapped, and although this is a significant, very small change, I can imagine some people struggling to hit the right button. Moreover, if you want to access the settings, you will have to swipe up from the bottom.
The new Google Camera on the Pixel 8 also sees some reshuffling of the modes; not sure why Google has done it, but you can see how the Motion tab is now split into "Long Exposure" and "Action Pan." The modes are nothing new; they are available separately outside a singular setting. This is probably done to make it easier for the user to spot the change.
The new version of Google Camera on Pixel 8 also changes the "Cinematic Pan" stabilization mode, as now it is called "Pan." Again, Google has probably done this to ensure that the newcomers are not confused or overwhelmed by the sheer number of options.
In addition to that, the new Google Camera app on Pixel 8 will show you how the old stabilization modes menu is no longer there. Instead, you now get a pop-up menu that shows all the options, such as standard, active, and locked.
At this point, it is safe to say that aside from a revamped Google Camera, the Pixel 8 series is set to get a significant camera upgrade. Not just new sensors, but you are also getting a lot of software optimization, and since Google is focused on making AI a mainstay, you can expect a lot of AI-related features, too. You can expect everything and more at the October launch event, and we will be sure to keep you posted as we hear more about the new additions.
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