The Google Camera app can be triggered from watches with Android Wear
One of the applications that has received updates and improvements this past Wednesday is that of 's own camera Google And this company usually launches new versions of its applications and services on Wednesdays On this occasion to increase the possibilities of the application in charge of taking photos and videos Something that, from now on, can also be done using smart watches with operating system Android Wear
And it is that Google has thought of a new and ingenious way to take pictures comfortably, by pressing directly on the screen of thesmartwatch as if it were the terminal's trigger. Something that makes things much easier to capture a selfie comfortably, whether it's a selfie or a photo from a distance All this without the need for a third person or making strange gestures that end up having their presence in the photograph. A curious function that advanced users can already start testing.
Apparently this function is the only novelty introduced with the latest update of the application Google Camera With it, owners of a Samsung Gear Live or a LG G Watch, first smartwatches with Android Wear, they can take screenshots more conveniently.Of course, for this it is necessary to have a pure Android device that can install this application, such as Nexus terminalsWith all these elements and, after the update, it only remains to follow a simple step to take remote shots.
Thus, when preparing the application on the smartphone to take a picture, the user only has to place the terminal on a tripod or place to take the photo from a distance; or worry about posing and framing perfectly for the selfie if you so desire. With this, and already on the screen of the smart watch, a card appears with a notification that reads: touch to control the camera This displays a large blue button on the watch face which, when pressed, makes a countdown from three to take the picture that the mobile camera captures, even if it is at a certain distance.
In addition, even on the clock screen, it is possible to see a representation of the image captured by the terminal A whole utility to know If the photograph has turned out well or it is necessary to repeat it. Missing, however, is the ability to see a preview image framing on the clock. Something that would be especially useful for shooting at the right moment to get the best possible picture.
In short, a curious update that tries to unite through new and useful ties to phones with smart watches. A first step in what is yet to come thanks to the launch of Android Wear For now, you have to be content with taking photos from a distance from the watch. Something that the new version of Google Camera already allows you to do.His arrival is being staggered through Google Play and completely free
