Google Camera 3.1 review
Google is rolling out the new Camera app v 3.1 gradually via playstore. The update was long due and the Google's current offering was lacking in several areas, performance is the most the notable one. I got my hands on the updated app via APKMirror. The app is intended for devices running Android Marshmallow. So bad luck for lollipop users.
From the early impressions, the app looks just an aesthetic overhaul. The app brings the UI from the Camera apps of Nexus 5x & 6P. However, it doesn't offer burst mode on neither Nexus 5 or 6. Not surprisingly the later has Auto HDR+ feature. Currently I have a Nexus 5, which is considered the best Nexus device Google has ever released. However the camera along the battery aren't the strong suits of the champ. Though the camera performance & picture qualities have improved plausibly since the inception of the device, the current release takes it to a whole new level.
The latest Google's camera app has improved in both performance & picture quality department. The app launches faster, takes snaps quickly by offloading the image processing on a handler thread & HDR+ enhances the details & shadows on a somewhat mediocre camera of the Nexus 5, like never before. HDR+ now preserves the sky color much better without leaning towards over exposure. The shadows are highlighted much better but there is still some prominent noise but it's not a big deal for me. There is an Auto Flash option available for the HDR+ mode but it never illuminated dark scenes and the photos are always dark.
Non HDR photos are taken instantly. Even if you the camera hasn't focused on the subject, as soon as the shutter key is tapped, the photo will be snapped. Which is better then missing the moment in hunt of focus.
Video department has also been improved. It lets you touch to focus while recording the video. Whereas before you had to wait for a few seconds for the camera to focus & tap the display would result in capturing a photo.
The revamped user interface is also very welcoming. Swiping left from the right edge, switches to Video mode. To open the gallery, you have to tap on the picture icon at the right of the shutter button. Overall the new camera app has breathed new life in the Nexus 5's camera. Hopefully in the near future, Google will address the flash bug in the HDR+ mode & may be add features like Slo-mo & 60 fps video recording for Nexus 6 and may be for the Nexus 5 as well.
From the early impressions, the app looks just an aesthetic overhaul. The app brings the UI from the Camera apps of Nexus 5x & 6P. However, it doesn't offer burst mode on neither Nexus 5 or 6. Not surprisingly the later has Auto HDR+ feature. Currently I have a Nexus 5, which is considered the best Nexus device Google has ever released. However the camera along the battery aren't the strong suits of the champ. Though the camera performance & picture qualities have improved plausibly since the inception of the device, the current release takes it to a whole new level.
The latest Google's camera app has improved in both performance & picture quality department. The app launches faster, takes snaps quickly by offloading the image processing on a handler thread & HDR+ enhances the details & shadows on a somewhat mediocre camera of the Nexus 5, like never before. HDR+ now preserves the sky color much better without leaning towards over exposure. The shadows are highlighted much better but there is still some prominent noise but it's not a big deal for me. There is an Auto Flash option available for the HDR+ mode but it never illuminated dark scenes and the photos are always dark.
Screenshot Credits: Phandroid
Video department has also been improved. It lets you touch to focus while recording the video. Whereas before you had to wait for a few seconds for the camera to focus & tap the display would result in capturing a photo.
The revamped user interface is also very welcoming. Swiping left from the right edge, switches to Video mode. To open the gallery, you have to tap on the picture icon at the right of the shutter button. Overall the new camera app has breathed new life in the Nexus 5's camera. Hopefully in the near future, Google will address the flash bug in the HDR+ mode & may be add features like Slo-mo & 60 fps video recording for Nexus 6 and may be for the Nexus 5 as well.
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