The Google Camera app is only available on Pixel devices, making the name Google Camera inappropriate. So, according to 9to5Google, the app has been renamed Pixel Camera in the Google Play Store. Google also updated the app listing copy in the app storefront.
Previously, Google wrote: “Never miss a moment with Google Camera and take fantastic photos and videos using features like Portrait, Night Sight, and video stabilization modes.” This sentence now reads: “Never miss a moment with the completely redesigned Pixel Camera and take fantastic photos and videos using features like Portrait, Night Sight, Time Lapse and Cinematic Blur.” The latest version of Pixel Camera works on Pixel devices running Android 14.
The Pixel Camera listing in the Play Store
The Play Store listing highlights some Pixel camera features like Real Tone, Night Sight, Pro and Hi-Res 50MP controls, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Macro Focus video, and Cinematic Blur. The new features available with the renamed Pixel Camera app are:
- New camera UI that makes it easier to navigate through all the different photo and video modes
- RAW enhancements that improve the editing workflow
- Pro controls unlock advanced camera settings such as shutter speed, ISO and more (on Pixel 8 Pro only)
- 50MP high-resolution photography for richer details (on Pixel 8 Pro only)
- General bug fixes and improvements
Google introduced the new Pixel Camera name at Google I/O in May. Other Pixel branded apps include Pixel Call Assist, Pixel Speech (Recorder) and Pixel Safe which include VPN, car crash detection and other features.
The new Pixel Camera app UI adds Photo/Video buttons to the bottom of the screen.
We told you about the new user interface last month. One major change removes the Video option from the carousel near the bottom of the screen and instead there are two buttons at the bottom of the screen, one showing a camera icon and the other showing a video camera. You will press the appropriate button before using your Pixel device’s camera.
