Anyone who uses the Google Camera on a Google Pixel knows the magic behind the photographic processing what he does. And the rest of Android users, regardless of the manufacturer, can also benefit from it. The GCam is the community's adaptation to make it compatible with any phone and we now have in our hands an updated version of the GCam Go for more technically modest phones.
Do you have an old cell phone with a good camera? Try this GCam Go from the famous BSG: Supports HDR, night mode and is even compatible with telephoto lenses. We tested it and it's worth it to improve photo results, especially in cases where the manufacturer's application has become outdated.
A complete GCam Go
Popular developer BSG adapts the Pixel Camera (formerly Google Camera) to the rest of Android, and its GCams are very reliable, both in terms of compatibility and features. In addition, it maintains the two branches: on the one hand the complete GCam and on the other hand the GCam Gowhich we are going to talk about.
This second adaptation reached version 3.8 a few weeks ago, bringing the latest new features integrated by Google. Now the numbering is maintained, but with multiple revisions that went through the Celso Azevedo website (a repository with GCam APKs), reaching a great point of maturity: We tested it on Samsung Galaxy, Xiaomi and Realme phones without problems.
In addition, as we said at the beginning, it adapts to several lenses smartphones, you will therefore see in the viewfinder a button for the ultra wide angle and another for the telephoto lens (if your mobile phone has one).
In its settings menu, it offers us a few simple options: “HDR” and “Night mode”use of the flash, the “Timer”, and even a “Face Retouch” to soften the skin and imperfections in our selfies. It also allows you to add the grid for better framing of photos and deeper adjustments that should not be modified without knowledge.
By default and without modifications, it works perfectly. This is perfect if you have an older smartphone, although we also invite you to try the “standard” GCam which includes more advanced features. This is GCam Go 3.8 V5 from BSG, which you can download from the following link.
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