Google didn't unveil Android 4.3 at its Google I/O conference as many had
hoped, but the company may soon release the next version of Android with a new
camera app that has better controls and navigation. An attendee at the Thailand
Mobile Expo spotted a Nexus 4 running Android 4.3 in the JWR45B build. He then
posted a screenshot to XDA showcasing the supposedly updated phone and did not
notice many changes other than the camera app.
The camera app has changed the settings navigation to take on the shape of a
half moon rather than a circle. In Android 4.2, holding down brings up a group
of options for camera switching, settings, and adjustments that are partially
obstructed because the finger blocks parts of the circle. The Android 4.3
version is more effective because the settings are done along a line, so the
content is easier to see.
While this may seem like a minor adjustment, it's one that makes Android
easier to use. Minor adjustments may be a recurring theme if this truly is the
first glimpse of Android 4.3. The user interface appears to be the same and the
person touring the software has yet to spot any major changes in the software.
Google is rumored to deliver Android 4.3 June 10, so perhaps there are more
treasures waiting to be unearthed at a later date.
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