Google’s treatment of photos taken with its camera app is one of the most powerful aspects Google Pixels. However, you don’t need to have a “Made by Google” phone to take advantage of its benefits.
In fact, the latest version of Gcam has recently been released on all mobile phones, but obviously it is not compatible with old devices. If you have a mobile that dates back a few years, the best thing is to opt for the one that we present to you today.
A Gcam compatible with any phone since 2015
As you have read, this version of Google Camera is compatible with Android 6 and above. We are talking about Android Marshmallow, a version released in 2015and almost forgot. It is true that there will be few devices left with this version, but it will serve to revive a relic that we have in the drawer.
Concretely, this Gcam corresponds to version 3.2, quite outdated, but that did not prevent the well-known developer BSG tweak it to the fullest with cool features. It has portrait mode, 4K recording (if our mobile supports it) and even slow motion. But the most important thing is the af orementioned processing that will improve the photos.
The interface will obviously be less appealing compared to the new app, but we’ve got you covered. squeeze the camera of an old mobile. Moving laterally with our finger, we will quickly switch to video mode.
On the other hand, we have quick access to the timer, being able to select different periods: 3 or 10 seconds. In the settings, the developer has included Advanced options such as selecting the model of our mobile (to adapt the processing algorithm), the type of format for HDR+ images, and even the SmartBurst function, which launches bursts by selecting the best shot among all.
For download it, as usual with all Gcam coverage, you have to go to Celso Azevedo’s site by following this link. Once we have downloaded the file in APK format, we can install it without problems, but do not forget to activate the installation from unknown sources. Give new life to your old mobile, and boost your camera with this solution from Google.
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