Google's operating system updates seek new features to improve the capabilities of cell phones at all times. Therefore, there will always be a version about to be released. With her, several rumors arise. Faced with the future release of version 14, there were also rumors that Android 14 will also serve as a webcam, that is, according to expectations, you can use your cell phone as a camera for your computer.
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The debut novelty of Android 14 has given us something to talk about. Much has already been speculated about various features, but according to some rumors released about it, it is certain that the system operational will give its users the “official” opportunity to turn their smartphone into a webcam, for when necessary.
The connection would happen in a practical way: the individual would only need to plug a USB Video Class (UVC) cable into the PC and smartphone. If the rumor proves to be true, the feature will be very useful, after all, through this connection it is possible to obtain wide compatibility without needing specific devices.
How does the novelty differ from the existing feature on the iPhone?
Many do not know, but it is possible to take advantage of a feature similar to the latest iPhones through the continuity camera present in iOS 16; however, unlike the feature considered for Android 14, which allows for broad compatibility, Apple's can only be used on the company's own devices, that is, on Macs.
Is the feature new?
Aiming to increase image quality, Apple decided to bet on the continuity camera, which would serve as a webcam for Mac devices, using the rear cameras of the iphone. Although the company has only just launched the feature through iOS 16, turning smartphones into a webcam has been possible for a while.
For this, it was enough to use “third party” applications that are available in the Google Play Store.
When will Android 14 be released?
Unfortunately, there is still no official date for the launch of the new Android, but it is expected that the first beta version will already appear in May. Some of the updates already confirmed for the new Android are customization in the operating system's interface, features related to privacy and support for satellite connection.
