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Google Camera 8.8 update is official, brings Faster Night Sight
Google Camera app’s version 8.8 update goes official on the Google Play Store. The new release comes with a Faster Night Sight feature for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones.
The company initially debuted the Faster Night Sight feature with the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices last year. Now, the Pixel 6 series is also getting the improved variant of Night Sight, with the latest Camera app version.
According to the info, the Android maker touts Night Sight photos that have “less motion blur since exposures can be half as long as before.” Google credits “updates to HDR+ with Bracketing and new ML techniques to reduce noise.”
Compared to the current time, the Faster Night Sight needs just half of the normal exposure time to produce beautiful low-light images that are sharper than before.
With the March 2023 Android Feature Drop, Google announced the arrival of this new Google Camera feature for the Pixel 6 series (6a excluded). Moreover, there are general improvements in camera stability and performance in certain conditions.
Google Camera App Features
- HDR+ with Exposure and White Balance Controls – Take pictures using HDR+ to capture fantastic photos, especially in low-light or backlit scenes.
- Top Shot – Pick the best moment with Top Shot. It automatically recommends the best pics, where no one is blinking and everything looks just right.
- Night Sight – You’ll never want to use your flash again. Night Sight brings out all the details and colors that get lost in the dark. You can even take photos of the Milky Way!
- Super Res Zoom – Super Res Zoom makes your pictures sharper when you zoom in.
- Motion Mode – Capture life in motion. Take professional quality Long Exposure and Action Pan photos.
- Long Shot – Take casual, quick videos by simply long-pressing the shutter key in the default camera mode.
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WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update for Android users, which brings a camera shortcut directly to the gallery sheet to make it easier to access the camera while sending photos or videos. The fresh beta update arrives with version 2.24.24.23, available through the Google Play Beta Program.
Previously, WhatsApp improved the way users send photo and video albums. With that, users can select multiple photos and videos at once, and add captions to entire albums to make it simpler to share media with context.
The new update is adding even more improvements. The camera shortcut, which used to be in the chat bar, is now available directly inside the gallery sheet. It saves time and makes it easier to capture something new without navigating through multiple steps.
Now, when you’re selecting photos or videos to send, you can quickly switch to the camera without leaving the gallery. This new change might feel like an extra step for some users who were used to accessing the camera with a single tap from the chat bar. However, the update aims to combine both the camera and gallery functions into one place.
Notably, not all users will see this new camera shortcut. If you still have the camera shortcut in the chat bar, you won’t see the one in the gallery sheet. This is to avoid clutter and make the app more organized.
This feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers, and it will be rolled out to more users in the coming days or weeks.
Google Messages introduces a new Backup and Restore feature to make it easier for users to back up and restore their text messages, media, and settings directly within the app. This feature’s strings have been spotted in the Google Messages 20241118_02_RC00 beta version.
Currently, Android users back up their messages through Google One at the system level, but this new update lets users manage backups from within Google Messages itself.
The backup system will offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your messages are fully secured. Only you will be able to access the backup, with protection provided by your device’s screen lock.
When signing into the app on a new device, your conversations will automatically restore, providing a seamless transition. However, some devices without a screen lock may not be eligible for encrypted backups.
The backup feature is closely associated with your Google Account and Google One storage, which means you’ll need some extra storage space for backups. While users can choose to turn off backups at any time. Turning off the backup will permanently delete your conversations from your Google Account, although they will still be on your device.
You can also choose to back up media only over Wi-Fi, which can help save mobile data. Additionally, Google Messages will allow you to sync messages across different devices as long as you’re signed into your Google Account.
Aside from this, Google Messages recently rolled out the “Double tap heart ‘feature for Android users. This makes it easier to send a red heart emoji in response to messages.
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Samsung has pushed a fresh update for its Daily Board app, version 15.0.51.1, which brings new features and improvements to enhance the user experience. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 19.09MB.
The new update introduces Night Clock Mode, which is designed to make using the app easier and more comfortable in low-light conditions. With this update, the clock interface now automatically switches to a more dimmed color scheme when the lighting around you dims.
It ensures that the clock remains easily readable on the Daily Board without causing eye strain in dark environments. This feature automatically activates when the Adaptive Brightness setting on your Samsung device is turned on.
Along with the new Night Clock Mode, this update also includes some bug fixes. These fixes help improve the overall performance of the app to make it run more smoothly and reliably.
Overall, the Samsung Daily Board 15.0.51.1 update brings a helpful new feature and bug fixes to make it a better and more user-friendly tool for Samsung users. You can install the via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.
Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here. Install the latest update now to enjoy new features.