Galaxy A5, A7 (2017) update brings selfie focus, other camera features

Last updated: January 2d, 2018 at 06:06 UTC+01:00

Samsung has added a number of new camera features for the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) in the latest update, somewhat bringing the two devices in line with their 2018 successors as far as camera functionality is concerned. We say somewhat because the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) besides pack upgraded photographic camera hardware to lucifer the new features on-board, although it's overnice to encounter the company introducing software parity on existing devices in the lineup without making people look for the side by side major Android upgrade.

Selfie focus is the highlight characteristic

Among the new camera features, the Selfie focus mode for the front camera is the most notable hither. There's no dual photographic camera setup on the 2017 A series models, so this way is only a accept on the Selective focus mode seen on Samsung's flagship phones. It's a simple accept at that: You only enable Selfie focus and take a moving picture, with no demand to tap on the screen to choose a subject nor an option to adapt groundwork blur subsequently a photograph is taken. But the feature seems to work well as long every bit the lighting is sufficient, so we don't think anyone will care it'due south non every bit full-fledged as Selective focus.

The update as well introduces a color correction choice for your skin tone in the front camera (attainable by tapping the beauty furnishings icon); the rear camera, meanwhile, gets augmented reality (AR) stickers and stamps. A new security patch is also function of the update, but Samsung isn't keeping things consistent in this regard, as some regions are getting the November security patch while others are getting the more contempo December patch. So again, that's how it is with security updates for all of Samsung'south devices, and then we're non surprised.

If you're rocking a Galaxy A5 (2017) or Galaxy A7 (2017), y'all can check to see if the update is available for your phone by going into the Settings app, so tapping theDownload updates manuallyselection in theSoftware updatecarte du jour. We're not entirely certain if every region is getting these features in the latest update, then if you have received an update in the last few days, do permit usa know if you encounter the new features on your device.