Pixel Camera 10.2 rolling out, flips back brightness & shadow controls

Google is rolling out the latest update to Pixel Camera this week and version 10.2 flips back the Quick access controls.

Quick access controls were introduced last year. With a tap of the viewfinder, you get sliders on the left and right side to adjust white balance, brightness, and shadows. 

With the Material 3 Expressive redesign in version 10.1 this October, Google flipped things around so that the first slider is for shadows and then brightness comes after. Google also tweaked the circular icons in the drag handle.

10.1 vs. 10.2

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Pixel Camera 10.2 brings back the previous design where brightness appears first followed by shadows, with everything reverted to the original approach and look.

We haven’t noticed any other changes today. The December 2025 update noted “General improvements for camera stability under certain conditions” for the Pixel 9 – Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Pixel Camera 10.2.095.834499094.08 is not yet widely rolled out via the Play Store.

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