Google Adds In-App Camera to Snapseed for iOS

Google has rolled out a significant update to its Snapseed photo editing app for iOS devices, integrating a built-in camera feature that allows users to capture images directly within the application. The update, version 3.15.0, became available this week in the App Store, expanding Snapseed beyond its traditional role as an editor into a more comprehensive tool for photography and post-processing.

The new camera functionality, which Google soft-launched in December 2024, was previously accessible only through iOS shortcuts such as Lock Screen widgets, the Control Center, or the Camera Control button. Now, users can launch the camera by tapping a dedicated icon in the top-right corner of the app's main interface. This change streamlines the workflow, enabling seamless transitions from shooting to editing without switching applications.

Key enhancements include a Pro mode, activated via a toggle in the top-left corner of the viewfinder. When enabled, it provides manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, focus, and exposure, with dedicated buttons at the bottom of the screen and a skeuomorphic dial above the shutter for fine-tuning from automatic settings. The interface has also...