Android 16 Beta 2 is out with even better camera features

Google has released the Android 16 Beta 2, and it’s time to dive into the list of features included in this new update. While the version brings many good changes for Pixel devices, it mainly focuses on camera enhancements for better photography.

Android 16 Beta 2 is live for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 models, and Pixel 9 handsets. Besides, devices like Pixel Tablet, Fold, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel Pro Fold are also eligible to fetch this update and explore its newest additions.

The second beta is rolling out with the BP22.250124.009 version and brings a February 2025 security patch. It also fixes issues found in the first beta firmware.

New Features: Android 16 Beta 2

US tech giant has enhanced the camera segment to a whole new level with the Android 16 Beta 2. It has added four major changes that offer pro-grade experience.

• Hybrid auto-exposure modes: These modes in Camera 2 enable users to manually control exposure features while letting the auto-exposure algorithm handle the rest.
• Precise color temperature and tint adjustments: Adds support for fine color temperature and tint changes for Pro-like video recording.
• Motion photo capture intent actions: Requests the camera app to capture a live photo and return it.
• UltraHDR image enhancements: Adds support for UltraHDR images in the HEIC file format. Developing AVIF support for UltraHDR.

These camera controls will enable users to experience a new photography level without making any major changes to the app. Other features include a customized measurement system, live wallpaper API content for developers, and more.

Android 16 Beta 2 is out with even better camera features (Image Credits: Google)

Google has also fixed issues that were troubling Pixel users with Android 16 Beta 1. You can check these issues below. If you have already enrolled in the Google Beta Program, then the new version will reach you soon via the OTA process.

Resolved developer and user-reported issues

• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the system UI to crash when interacting with certain elements in WebViews.
• Fixed issues that sometimes caused devices to freeze and restart during calls.
• Fixed issues that caused the Google Home app to crash intermittently when running on Android 16 Beta builds.
• Fixed issues where the language picker menu (accessed by long pressing the spacebar) was changing the window, which caused the IME to hide in apps that had set their softInputMode to STATE_ALWAYS_HIDDEN.