Google Pixel might soon get a timelapse feature for Astrophotography

A new code has been spotted that hints at the capability of recording time-lapse videos of the night sky through the Google Camera app.

Google might be bringing a substantial upgrade to the photographic capabilities of its Pixel lineup. A new source indicates that the smartphones by Google might soon allow users to record time-lapse videos of astronomic views. The feature has been hinted at in a recent update to the Pixel Tips app rolled out by Google. Decompilation of a particular file on the update has revealed a code that suggests that the astrophotography on Google cameras will be getting the time-lapse feature soon. Dylan Roussel from 9to5Google has spotted the new code. As per a report by the publication highlighting the findings, the code was found on version 3.4.0.373287606 of the Pixel Tips app that started rolling out on Tuesday. It spelt a function named CameraAstrotimelapseSettingController.