Google Camera 8.8 Brings Faster Night Sight to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
The latest version of Google Camera, 8.8, is now widely rolling out, bringing faster Night Sight to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. After a long wait, the new update is now available to all phones, including the Pixel 6 series, with the new zoom bar remaining exclusive to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
Google first introduced Night Sight photos with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, which promised less motion blur with shorter exposure times. According to Google, the update to HDR+ with Bracketing and new ML techniques helps reduce noise, producing sharper low-light images.
After updating to Camera 8.8, Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users will notice a circle in the bottom-right corner when switching to the Night Sight tab. Tapping on it allows users to select between two seconds or Max, which can go up to six seconds. Depending on the shooting conditions, the time increment might fluctuate between two to six seconds.
This feature was announced as part of this month's Feature Drop, with Android 13 QPR2 not yet available for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a. The March patch also brings general improvements for camera stability and performance for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 7, and 7 Pro. The 7 series also benefits from improvements in color accuracy or exposure level while using the front camera in certain conditions.
Although Google Camera 8.8 is not yet widely rolled out via the Play Store, it is available for sideloading. The app was last updated in December. Stay tuned for more updates on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro cameras.
