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Pixel phones to simplify Astrophotography captures
Pixel phones may allow users to manually enable Astrophotography mode without needing to activate Night Sight.
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Pixel phones may allow users to manually enable Astrophotography mode without needing to activate Night Sight.
Context
OUR TAKE The potential update for Pixel phones to simplify astrophotography is an exciting development for photography enthusiasts. Streamlining access to this feature allows users to capture stunning night sky images more easily. While improved features are attractive, users should remain cautious about sideloading APKs from unofficial sources due to security risks. – -Lily,Yang, BTW reporter Google Pixel phones are offering a new Astrophotography mode that will allow users to take impressive photos of the night sky. An update will soon allow users to activate this mode without first enabling Night Sight.
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Analysis
According to findings from an unofficial Google News channel on Telegram , this change will be part of the Pixel Camera app version 9.5.118. Users will be able to switch to astrophotography in the quick settings of Night Sight and start a five-second timer, after which the phone will take long-exposure photos of up to four minutes. There are options to adjust the timer, but not the exposure length. While this update has not been officially released yet, users can choose to sideload the APK version. However, it is recommended to be careful when downloading from unofficial sources due to potential malware risks. It is recommended to wait for the official rollout to be safe. Also read: Google launches Pixel 9 with new AI features Also read: New leaks reveal details about Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Key Points
- Upcoming updates for Pixel phones may allow users to manually enable Astrophotography mode without needing to activate Night Sight first.
- Users can adjust settings including a timer for taking long exposure shots, but the maximum exposure duration remains fixed at four minutes.
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