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The blank" rel="noopener">Android platform is renowned for its adaptability, offering users the freedom to personalize their devices to their liking. For those who aren't fans of the default launcher, options like Nova Launcher are available to enhance the home screen experience. Additionally, a variety of third-party camera apps can be downloaded to add more functionality to smartphone photography. And now, according to blank" rel="noopener">recent reports, the upcoming Android 15 might just elevate video stabilization for these camera apps to new heights.
Enhanced Video Stabilization on the Horizon with Android 15
Third-party blank" rel="noopener">camera apps often boast advanced features such as RAW shooting capabilities, yet sometimes they miss out on fundamental functionalities that are standard in native camera apps. To bridge this gap, smartphone manufacturers provide extensions that third-party apps can utilize. Devices running blank" rel="noopener">Android 14 currently support five Camera2 API extensions: Auto, Bokeh, Face retouch, HDR, and Night, each designed to enhance photo quality in various scenarios.
The Auto extension adapts to different scenes automatically, while Bokeh and Face retouch offer improved separation between background and foreground, as well as beautification tools. HDR brings out more vibrant colors in photos, and the Night extension, particularly popular on Pixel devices, improves images taken in low-light conditions. These extensions have so far been focused on improving photography, but video capabilities have not been extensively addressed.
With the arrival of Android 15, this is set to change. The new update is rumored to include a sixth extension, dubbed 'Eyes Free videography,' which aims to significantly improve video stabilization in third-party camera apps. This feature is said to 'lock and stabilize' a specific region or object within the video frame, and it will be accessible to apps like Snapchat that utilize the Camera2 API. It's important to note, however, that not all smartphone manufacturers may enable these extensions.
Fortunately, Android 15 is expected to integrate these extensions at the software level, allowing users to activate them through the 'More security & privacy' settings on their devices. This update is poised to be a significant boon for aspiring videographers who rely on third-party camera apps. If you're one of them, or if you have thoughts on this development, the comments section awaits your input.
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