It has been a very long time coming, but with the introduction of Ice Cream Sandwich , Android finally takes a vital breakthrough on the subject of camera and gallery features. The camera interface is totally new — it’s faster and easier to apply with instant access from the lock screen. Shots are taken immediately way to zero shutter lag and continuous autofocus with automatic face detection. Touch-to-focus with exposure lock is now supported, and the UI adds a formal digital zoom slider. The camera app also contains a new sweep panorama feature.
The gallery app can be significantly improved, with Instagram -like “hipster filters” and a built-in photo editor that permits you to crop and rotate pictures at arbitrary angles. Any tweaks you’re making are saved in a separate file, keeping the unique shot intact. Images can now be sorted by location (using geotagging), and by person (if manually tagged). Video also receives a major boost in functionality with 1080p capture, continuous autofocus, and the power to zoom while recording. Finally, it’s now possible to create time lapse videos right for your phone.
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