Google is known to introduce a new version of Google Camera with the launch of every Pixel device. Likewise, it launched the Google Camera 8.0 with new UI buttons and features alongside the Pixel 5. Now, it looks like the company is pushing a new update of Google Camera 8.1 to older Pixel devices as well.

A Twitter user Kelvin Peralta(via Android Authority)says that the new update came with Play Store Version 8.1.008.341125824. Accordingly, he has shared a screenshot of the Google Camera 8.1 UI on his Pixel 4 XL. It shows a new ‘Cinematic Pan’ mode for Video. This is already present on the Camera 8.0 version on Google Pixel 5.

For the unware, Cinematic Pan is helpful in the stabilization of video while panning(swivel horizontally) for shots. Besides, on examining the APK version, 9to5Google’s team found that the latest Camera 8.1 is compatible with older pixels dating back to Pixel 2/2XL. That’s a great sign considering Google is restricting sideload of Camera Apps from Camera 8.0. Also, this is evident from another user who claims that he got the update on his Pixel 2 XL.

Google Camera just updated for me via Play Store version 8.1.008.341125824
On Pixel 4 XL. Looks like UI Revamp.@AndroidPolice @AndroidAuth @xdadevelopers @ArtemR @derekmross @verge pic.twitter.com/T0J7jKoFkB

— Kelvin Peralta (@KaKito_24) November 12, 2020

Further, Kelvin says that the new Play Store version jumped quite a bit from 7.5.108.332953030. It’s possible that Google decided to revamp the App directly with a new version. However, we aren’t sure if all the other features of Camera 8.0 like Night Sight portrait quick zoom and quick access toggle in Video are coming to Pixel 4 XL and other devices.

That said, the new Google Camera 8.1 App also doesn’t seem to support sideloading. And apparently, an error relating to verification pops up while trying to do it. Sideloading is basically downloading the APK from the other sources and installing it manually.

However, a user has replied on the thread saying that he was able to find a workaround for it. He says by uninstalling the Play Services update, and re-installing the APK after signing up for Play Services Beta seems to work. But we aren’t sure how well this method will work for older devices. Hence, we would suggest you wait for Google to push it from its side as it doesn’t seem that far now.

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Some Android smartphone manufacturers are having a tough time with the Android 10 rollout. Meanwhile, a Pixel 2XL is seen running Android 11 R build, a couple of months before its official announcement. After a Geekbench appearance on Pixel 4 a few weeks ago, Android 11 R was found running on a three-year-old Pixel by folks over at the Piunikaweb.

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According to a photo posted by a Twitter user Droidivan, Pixel 2 is running on Android R bearing the build number aosp_talmen-user debug R.AOSP.MASTER6165648test-keys with January 2020 security patch. It is quite a surprising situation to see an Android 11 build running on the Pixel 2 XL.

However, it is believed that the device is running a Generic System Image of Android 11/R. These builds are usually sent to OEMs and developers for early access to make the required changes. The Twitter user would have received one of such early build that he managed to flash on Pixel 2XL. These builds are the full stock Android builds without any alterations or modifications.

It’s too early to comment on the features and availability of Android 11. The first developer preview is also a couple of months away. However, the chances of Android 11 availability on Pixel 2XL has gradually improved with this leak.

Some leaks and rumors suggest Android 11 will feature a Dark Mode scheduling,  fully secure Wireless ADB, and video recording support larger than 4GB.

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