It will include a new UI, better panorama and Photo Sphere capabilities

Apr 2, 2014 06:26 GMT  ·  By

One of the issues that many Android users have been plagued with on their devices – especially those who own a Nexus device – is related to the camera app, though it seems that the software will get much better in the near future.

Google has already confirmed plans to deliver a series of enhancements to the application, and some more info on the matter is now available, courtesy of Engadget.

Apparently, the Internet giant is not only planning on simply fixing the various issues that have been reported for the software, but it also aims at offering improved functionality to its users, along with some brand new features.

The user interface of the Android Camera will be updated soon, and should be accompanied by features such as a background-blurring effect for portrait shots, as well as by better panorama and Photo Sphere capabilities.

Moreover, it seems that the various problems that the default camera has had with photo framing have been also resolved, and that users will be able to see in the viewfinder exactly what the camera will capture.

At the same time, Google is reportedly planning on opening the application to third-party filters, which means that developers will be able to come up with their own set of custom effects inside the stock camera.

The portrait capabilities of the software should be improved as well, courtesy of a new lens-blur mode. With it, users should be able to snap photos with a shallower depth of field, Engadget reports.

On top of that, Android users are expected to enjoy a series of new high-resolution modes when it comes to panorama and Photo Sphere, which should deliver a much better overall experience to all of them.

The most interesting tidbit that this new report brings forth is the fact that Google won’t bring these enhancements to the application as part of the upcoming Android 4.4.3 KiKat platform upgrade.

Instead, the company is said to be aiming at releasing them in the form of a standalone update, which might reach devices before said new OS iteration will.

The Android Camera app will be offered as separate software, which should bring many of its capabilities to users who do not own a Nexus device as well. However, the application will be compatible only with devices running under Android 4.4 or up.

Unfortunately, no specific info on when the new software update will be released has been provided as of now, though chances are that Google will offer specifics on it sooner rather than later, so stay tuned.