Even more Samsung Galaxy S22 camera functions are coming to previous devices: you can expect this
Samsung releases various camera functions from the Samsung Galaxy S22 series for previously released devices. This concerns the Galaxy S series smartphones and the Galaxy Z models. We list the details.
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S22 camera features for previous devices
Samsung will expand various devices with more camera options. It concerns camera options that were introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. First, these updates will be released in South Korea, but after that they should be distributed more widely. Previously, camera features of the S22 were also rolled out to previous devices. Not all new features will be available for all models.
Enhanced Night Portraits
The improved night portraits make it possible to use the telephoto lens in portrait mode. This is then optimized for night photography, so that the images in the evenings are even better.
Coming to: Galaxy S20 Series, Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Note 20 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Fold 3
Auto-framing improvements
With auto-framing improvements, you can zoom in and out in such a way that up to 10 people can be kept in focus, if they are no more than 5 meters from the camera. This function was already available in the foldable smartphones, although its functioning has now been refined. Another additional feature that has to do with auto-framing is for video calls. This allows you to move more freely, without having to worry about adjustments.
Coming to Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3
Video Call Effects Enhanced
Video calls are also made better when third-party apps are used. You can use background replacement and microphone control. The feature should work with Google Duo, Meet, Knox Meeting, Messenger (from Facebook), Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, Zoom, KakaoTalk, Webex Meetings, and BlueJeans.
Available for: Galaxy S20 Series, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Note 20 Series, Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Fold 3. Coming in first available half of 2022 Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy Z Fold
Improved camera quality in third-party apps
The Galaxy S22 series added support for advanced image processing for third-party apps. Think of the camera application of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. This feature is also coming to other devices.
Coming to: Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3
Improvements Galaxy Z Fold 3
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is also equipped with other improvements, Samsung says. There will be support for the Expert RAW app with which you can get even more out of the camera. This app will be available in the Galaxy Store for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 this month. Furthermore, Samsung has added the possibility to use the Pro mode with the telephoto lens.
It is not yet known when the updates will be available in Europe. But that will likely be the case in the coming weeks.
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