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Google Rolls Out Pixel Camera 10.1 With Material 3 Expressive Refresh and Wider Optimize FPS

The update arrives in stages through the Play Store to older Pixels.

Overview

  • The viewfinder gets a redesigned capture button with a solid circle and transparent ring, rounded square adjacent buttons, and a new photo-booth-like preview animation.
  • Google reduces Dynamic Color theming and adjusts font sizes across the interface, including the zoom shortcuts.
  • Controls and settings are regrouped using Material 3 Expressive containers, with a single device-dependent settings list and the More settings button moved to the top-right for better reach.
  • An Optimize FPS toggle that shifts recording between 60 FPS and 30 FPS extends beyond Pixel 10 to Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9.
  • Rollout is gradual and device-dependent, observed on Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro, with a sideloadable APK of about 1.47 GB.