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Samsung Galaxy Camera update coming soon with new shooting modes and improved camera app

Categories: Android, Devices, Samsung
By: , IntoMobile
Monday, January 21st, 2013 at 1:25 AM

Samsung is working on the first software update for its Galaxy Camera product. The ROM has been leaked, packing Android 4.1.2 along with few handy features. You can already flash it using the ODIN utility (if you know what you’re doing) or wait for few more days or weeks to get it over the air (we suggest waiting).

The most notable change is the inclusion of 4 new smart shooting modes:

  • Dawn – for taking pictures that emphasize the dawn sky by making the blue more intense.
  • Snow – emphasize the brightness of snow by making the white more intense.
  • Food – for getting vivid colors in your photos.
  • Party/Indoor – removes blurring.

In addition, the camera app is now more responsive and animations are smoother. According to AndroidCentral, this is particularly noticeable in the on-screen control wheels in “smart” and “expert” modes.

There are also few more tweaks included and the list may expand until the firmware is officially released. Hopefully, you won’t have to wait for too long for your Galaxy Camera to notify you about the update…

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