Pixel 9 and older Pixel phones: Pixel Camera update introduces Underwater mode

Pixel Camera update brings Underwater mode and hints at new functionality on the way
An undated image of a Pixel phone. — Google
An undated image of a Pixel phone. — Google

Today marks an opportune moment for Google Pixel owners are going to embrace the rollout of Android 15 which embodies the Pixel Camera app as well.

An assortment of game-changing features and functionalities is under the new Android update's umbrella, including a new weather app, the international expansion of Call Screen, Theft Detection Lock and a lot more.

The point to be noted is the biggest highlight of Android 15: Pixel Camera 9.6 update which is slated to be released to the Pixel 9 series.

Pixel Camera update with Android 15

The latest Pixel Camera update will now feature an Underwater mode for colour adjustment when taking photos or videos underwater.

To enable this mode, users can toggle it in the advanced camera settings menu.

Pixel 9 series will be treated with an additional gift: a new vertical Panorama feature to raise the bar of aesthetics and flexibility when taking photos. Pixel 9 users will be provided with options to alter the position of the phone as horizontal or vertical.

Android 15 released

Android 15 was released today October 16, with Pixel devices being the luckiest to be receiving the new Android update before any other smartphone brand.

Devices compatible with Android 15

The Android 15 update is compatible with Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.