Robert Triggs from Android Authority reports that the upcoming Android 15 update will introduce a new Eyes Free videography extension that locks and stabilizes a specific region or object of interest. This extension will be accessible to third-party camera apps through a Camera2 extension on compatible devices. Android 15 may also include a software implementation of this extension, ensuring that it can be used by apps on devices where the OEM did not implement it initially.
If you are not satisfied with the camera app that came with your Android device, there are numerous third-party camera apps available for you to explore. These apps often offer advanced camera controls and filters not found in the stock camera app. However, they may lack some basic features provided by the OEM’s camera app. To address this issue, OEMs can package their features into an extension that third-party camera apps can utilize. Currently, Android supports five different types of extensions, but Android 15 may introduce a sixth extension known as Eyes Free videography.
The Camera2 API serves as the foundation for all camera apps on Android devices, whether it is the stock app or a third-party app. The Camera2 Extensions API allows camera apps to access extensions implemented by OEMs on their devices. As of now, the API supports five types of extensions, including Auto, Bokeh, Face retouch, HDR, and Night. The availability of these extensions varies across devices and brands. The new Eyes Free videography extension is expected to be the first Camera2 extension usable during video capture, providing stabilization for a specific region or object of interest.
While most devices already support basic video stabilization, advanced techniques like those offered by the Eyes Free videography extension require additional support. The Camera2 extensions API aims to bridge the gap between stock camera apps and third-party apps by providing access to features like night mode, HDR, and bokeh. Android 15 is set to expand the list of available extensions, including the new Eyes Free videography extension. Even if OEMs do not implement this extension, Android may offer a software implementation that can be toggled on under the settings menu.
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