Google Photos is more than just a storage service: it has become a fundamental element in the lives of those who love digital photography. With the imminent arrival of Ultra HDR in Android 14, Google Photos is about to take image quality to a whole new level. But what exactly does this new feature mean for users and the mobile photography industry? Let's find out together.
Google Photos and Android 14: a synergy waiting, even for Xiaomi
Ultra HDR isn't just another technological acronym; represents a real revolution in the way images are captured and displayed. Google announced this functionality as an integral part of Android 14, with the aim of drastically improving the quality of the photos. Also other companies like Xiaomi have announced the arrival of the feature. But that is not all. Ultra HDR will be backwards compatible, which means apps will be able to “interact seamlessly with HDR images, displaying them in standard dynamic range when needed“. This opens the door to a series of uses innovative, from games to virtual reality, which will benefit from this new technology.
Read also: This is the list of Xiaomi smartphones that could support Android 14 Ultra HDR
Technical details
The recent version 6.51.0.561138754 of Google Photos has revealed codes that clearly indicate support for Ultra HDR. This is a strong sign that Google is setting the stage to take advantage of the new capabilities of Android 14. But what does this mean for the average user? In practice, Ultra HDR will allow you to capture a range of colors and brightness levels never seen before, even on non-HDR compatible screens. And when these images will be displayed on HDR compatible devices, the colors will be more vivid and the image quality will be significantly improved.
Mobile photography has undergone a radical transformation over the last decade. Smartphones have gone from being simple communication devices to powerful image capture tools. This evolution has not gone unnoticed by large technology companies, who continue to invest in targeted innovations. Ultra HDR in Android 14 is another step forward in this direction, and represents an opportunity for Google to further consolidate its position as a leader in the mobile photography industry.
Through | Android Police
