Google Camera 7.4 Update Brings 4K Video Resolution Toggle, 8x Zoom for Videos
Jun. 5, 2020Google has rolled out a new update for its stock camera app on Pixel phones today. The Google Camera 7.4 update brings two video-centric features in tow. It adds the option to switch video resolution from the quick settings menu and allow up to 8x zoom while recording videos on thePixel 4.
If you’ve used the Google Camera app, be it the official or modded version, you would know that switching the video resolution has always been a hassle. You need to leave the viewfinder and jump into the camera settings to access the same. Google Camera 7.4 is making it simpler to toggle the video resolution.
You can now swipe down on the video tab to access the new ‘Resolution’ option in the quick settings menu. It lets you choose betweenFull-HD (1080p) and 4K (Ultra-high resolution). The option to select the ‘Frames/sec’ only shows up for the 1080p video recording option as the Google Pixel supports 4K @ 30fps by default.
There’s no 4K @ 60fps video recording support onboard. You can read why that’s the caseright here. Google is working to enable 4K @ 60fps video capture,as per recent reports, but the feature has not been bundled with this update.
Instead, Google Camera 7.4 makes the Pixel 4 capable ofzooming in up to 8xwhile recording videos. The device includes a 2x telephoto lens and already lets you achieve zoom level up to 8x, thanks to its Super Res Zoom algorithm. The pictures turn out to be quite crisp and well, the videos should too.
Apart from the live features, thefolks over at XDAdiscovered references to the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 in the app’s code. This means Google is prepping the Google Camera for its upcoming mid-range and flagship phones – possibly. The company is said toditch the Snapdragon 865for the 5G-enabled Snapdragon 765G mid-range chipset on Pixel 5.
