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Winsage

December 28, 2024

Windows 11’s Camera Just Got Smarter: Check Out the Latest Additions

Microsoft has introduced new camera features for Windows 11 that enhance video quality and user experience. Users can now adjust camera brightness, contrast, resolution, and frame rate, allowing for better visibility in various lighting conditions and catering to different bandwidth needs. Additionally, users can utilize their camera in multiple applications simultaneously, enabling multitasking during video calls. However, these features may not be available on all devices immediately, as some older camera models may not support them, and the rollout will occur gradually. Users interested in trying these features early can join the Windows Insider Program and download version 26120.2702.

Winsage

December 27, 2024

Microsoft adds new camera features to Windows 11

Microsoft has enhanced the camera capabilities within Windows 11, introducing features such as adjustable brightness and contrast settings, camera resolution and frame rate adjustments, and the ability for multiple applications to access the camera simultaneously. These updates aim to improve user experience and productivity, although their availability may vary by camera model. Beta testers can access these features by downloading version 26120.2702 from the Windows 11 Dev channel.

Winsage

December 23, 2024

Windows 11 now lets you easily change camera FPS (frame rate), quality and more

Microsoft has enhanced camera capabilities in Windows 11, allowing users to adjust settings like brightness, contrast, and sharpness through Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera. However, these features are not universally available across all cameras. In tests, the DJI Osmo Action 3 did not support these adjustments, while an HP Spectre did. Microsoft has acknowledged that some cameras may not appear on the Camera Settings page. In the Windows 11 Dev Channel Build 26120.2702, two new advanced camera options have been introduced: a Multi-app Camera feature that allows multiple applications to access the camera simultaneously, and a Basic Camera mode for troubleshooting. A third option is planned to let users select camera resolution and frame rate, with current options of 1920×1080 (16:9) and 1280×720 (16:9) at 30 FPS available for all cameras.

Winsage

December 16, 2024

Windows 11 will finally support this highly requested webcam feature

Windows 11 is introducing a multi-app camera feature in Build 26120.2702, allowing multiple applications to access the same camera simultaneously. This functionality aims to improve accessibility for the Hard-of-Hearing community by enabling video streaming to both a sign language interpreter and the audience at the same time. Users can access this feature through new configuration options in the Settings app, which will also include options for basic camera features and troubleshooting. Additionally, Microsoft is adding API support for third-party passkey providers in this build. Windows 11 Build 22635.4655 included minor updates, such as improvements to the Start menu's recommended websites filtering, experiments with the lock screen's hotspot, changes to the Desktop Spotlight icon interaction, and a visual preview in the Windows share window for shared links or web content.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

Snapchat unveils AI-powered redesign in major app overhaul

Snapchat is redesigning its app to enhance user experience through improved communication and content discovery, focusing on the camera and personalized content viewing. The update integrates Stories and Spotlight into a unified viewing experience, utilizing a new AI-driven recommendation system to curate content based on user preferences. Conversations are centralized on the left-hand side, with Stories accessible at the top of the chat list. Quick access to Snap Map is provided at the bottom of the chat tab. The camera remains the focal point of the app, streamlining the process of capturing and sharing moments. The redesign benefits creators and advertisers by enabling better audience engagement and targeted advertising based on user behaviors.

Winsage

August 20, 2024

Latest Windows 11 Dev Insider build teases advanced camera features

Microsoft has introduced advanced camera features in the Windows 11 Insider Dev build 26120.1542, including a new Advanced camera configuration section in the Settings page. This section, which is not immediately accessible, is aimed at helping developers and advanced users troubleshoot camera issues and allows content creators to use multiple applications that access the camera simultaneously. The configuration includes two options: Multi-app Camera, which enables simultaneous access by multiple applications, and Camera Basic Mode, designed for troubleshooting specific camera issues. To activate these features, users must install ViveTool, enable feature IDs 49575624 and 50292326, and restart the system. If needed, enabling feature ID 48433719 may also help, requiring another restart.