There’s a change going on in social networking apps with Android 12, starting with Pixel 6. This device – and the Pixel 6 Pro – are both ready to roll with multi-camera use in social networking apps that are ready to implement the change. The change comes in the newest camera API with Android 12, but it doesn’t necessarily work with every single device that can currently run Android 12. If you’re using a device that’s properly implemented the new camera API with Android 12, you should be able to switch between cameras in apps like Instagram and Snapchat. The word “properly” is important here, as it requires that the device maker took the time to impart the powers of the API on the device as the device transitioned to Android 12. You might also find this feature working with a Google Pixel 5. When I am using a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro and I open the latest update for Snapchat or Instagram, I can change between cameras in the in-app camera UI. There is not currently a “switch camera” button for this system. It is instead an intuitive addition of zoom power. If I’ve opened either…
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