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- Google is reportedly adding support for Ultra HDR image capture to the CameraX API.
- This API is used by a host of third-party apps to deliver improved image capture.
- This suggests that Ultra HDR image capture could come to a ton of third-party apps soon.
The Google Pixel 8 series debuted support for the Ultra HDR picture format in October, delivering brighter and more dynamic images when viewed on HDR screens. Samsung took things a step further with the Galaxy S24 series, confirming that Snapchat and Instagram will support Ultra HDR on the new phones.