“Google Camera” is now “Pixel Camera” on the Play Store

Google Camera has been exclusive to Pixel devices for several years now, and it’s now being rebranded on the Play Store to better reflect that fact.

“Pixel Camera” is now the name of the app On Google Play. The description has also been updated. former:

Never miss a moment with Google Camera, and take great photos and videos with features like Portrait, Night Sight, and video stabilization modes.

new:

Never miss a moment with the completely redesigned Pixel camera, and take stunning photos and videos with features like Portrait, Night Sight, Time Lapse, and Cinematic Blur.

Google explains the “requirements” like this: “The latest version of Pixel Camera only works on Pixel devices running Android 14 and later. The latest version of Pixel Camera for Wear OS only works on Wear OS 3 (and later) devices connected to Pixel phones.” Some features are not available on all devices.

Version 9.0 is the latest release for the Pixel Fold, Tablet, and 7 Pro. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are running version 9.1 and are getting the patch update this evening.

Google uses the list to highlight “exclusive Pixel 8 Pro features” like the 50-megapixel HD resolution and Pro controls. Likewise, the screenshots use the 8 Pro.

If the “Pixel Camera” branding is familiar, Google brought it on stage at I/O 2023. It was joined by Pixel Call Assist, Pixel Speech (recorder), and Pixel Safe (VPN, car crash detection, etc.).