If you envy camera apps on Nokia Lumia or HTC devices and are an Android user, Google has some good news in store for you.
According to Engadget, the search giant is set to bring out an advanced version of its stock camera app that boasts of a refreshed UI, background blur and improved framing.
"Sources aware of Google's plans have confirmed that the search giant is currently testing a new version of its camera app that will sport a refreshed UI, a background-blurring effect for portrait shots and improved panorama and Photo Sphere modes," Engadget reported Tuesday.
The existing stock camera has a cropping viewfinder which makes framing difficult.
"Google has finally fixed issues with the default camera's photo framing, allowing users to snap images with a new 100 percent no-crop viewfinder. That means you'll see exactly what your Android device will capture before you hit the shutter button, with no unwanted objects creeping in at the edges," Engadget reported.
According to Ubergizmo, the new camera will be released before the next Android OS update as a standalone app that users can download from the Google store. This is expected to benefit a range of devices running Android Kitkat that may not receive an update from the manufacturer.
According to Android Headlines, Google is planning to open up the app for developers by allowing the import of custom filters or developing their own.
On the lens blur feature, Engadget reported this makes possible to click photos with shallow depth of field.
"The camera app's portrait skills may see some improvements too, with the addition of a new lens-blur mode that will take photos with a shallower depth of field, mimicking the effects you'd typically see in Nokia's Refocus app and HTC's new One," said Engadget, adding that a high resolution panorama and photo sphere modes would improve sweeping photos.
