So that each manufacturer does not invent their own interface and a certain standard is specified for Android, Google created some “rules”. However, Samsung once again shows how it can be put into practice.
Camera apps have different interfaces that ensure a consistent standard. This makes it possible to use the features of the manufacturer’s camera app without any problems in third-party apps like Snapchat. Google gives developers and OEMs some tools here, but uses them poorly themselves.
Google fails to be a role model for other Android manufacturers
The topic has come up in the past few days as you can use various apps to check which standards manufacturers adhere to. Google cuts a very poor image here. Better image is actually Samsung again. The Camera2 and CameraX libraries are provided by Google, but are very incompletely addressed with the Google Pixel.
Google Pixel lags behind again: Samsung delivers long updates and sticks to standards
With this interface, bokeh, HDR and similar functions can be provided as extensions for third-party apps. What Google probably isn’t really in the mood for, though, is that they’ve been working closely with Snapchat on additional features for years. Samsung is very exemplary here and makes Google of all things look rather outdated. Not the first time.
The quality of the camera depends on these features
With these libraries, a photo from the WhatsApp camera can theoretically look as good as the smartphone’s original camera app. This means that consistent services can be provided from which the user benefits. But it’s not just from today that we know that manufacturers and app developers take it very badly. Google should be in a really good position here with the Pixel series.
