Essential improves PH-1 camera with latest update

Himanshu, 14 June 2018

The camera was one of the weakest points of the Essential Phone when the device was launched. However, so far, the company has done a commendable job of improving the camera through software updates.

And the process continues as a new update has been pushed out to the Essential Camera app that brings along a handful of more improvements.

We're continuing to improve the Essential Camera App! Today's release, rolling out now, includes enhancements to the camera roll interface, functionality to create Tiny Planet videos, and more. Download the update now: https://t.co/oACrr0Db24 pic.twitter.com/C8CtwsAHer
— Essential (@essential) June 13, 2018

The update brings back the ability to save, adjust, and share your 360 videos as Tiny Planets. Plus, Burst mode shots now save as a group.

There are new icons that make it easy to find your Slow-Mo, 360, and regular videos, as well as Burst mode shots, at a glance in your Camera Roll. And finally, there are some usual stability fixes as well. Grab the updated app by heading to the Source link below.

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Reader comments

GS7
20 Jun 2018
3n6

Honestly my next phone is XZ1 Compact vs XZ2 Compact vs Essential PH1

Anonymous
16 Jun 2018
81X

I bought it a couple of months ago; phone and 360 cam for $460 CAD outright. Bang for buck is better than the old Nexus lines, and software support is the best I've seen in from any OEM outside of Apple or Google. Not sure what the apprehension is,...