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Android's Camera app can dramatically improve your videos.
There are three features that are either new and/or improved.
These features are easy enough for anyone to use.
One of the reasons why I've stuck with the Pixel phones is because of the camera. I've yet to test an Android phone with a superior sensor and app, and the results generally speak for themselves.
But with video, Android has lagged a bit behind iOS. Filming with an iPhone is typically more elegant and offers more features. However, Google is slowly catching up, and the latest batch of updates brings new features and improves others.
Also: My go-to camera setting for the smoothest phone videos
There are three particle features that I've found to be essential to my mobile filming toolkit. Keep in mind that, because this is Android -- not all features will be found on all phones. If you have a Pixel phone, you can bet these features are available. All other phones are questionable, so you'll have to open the Camera app, tap Video, and see if you have these options.
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