I use Duo constantly, so envision my surprise when I found auto-framing on my S20 Ultra, a gadget that is not supposed to have it. After checking in with the rest of the team, Max Weinbach found that his S20+ likewise has the brand-new addition, and he kindly provided the presentation above. Max also checked his Z Flip, Z Fold 2, and Note20 Ultra, however those gadgets arent currently supported.
If youre a Samsung user who invests a lot of time on Duo, like me, auto-framing is on the way. When activated, it will automatically change to wide-angle mode to offer as much wiggle room as possible. Sadly, its still restricted to the front video camera, which seems like a missed out on chance when the S20 has a terrific ultra-wide on the back.
Last December, Google released its very first feature drop for Pixel gadgets, kicking off a regimen of bringing brand-new abilities to the phones each quarter. With auto-framing enabled, you can walk even more away from your device, and Duo will zoom in to keep you focused and even follow you around the room so long as you stay within the shot.
As Googles assistance page still lists auto-framing as being restricted to the Pixel 4, we reached out to Google to see if this was deliberate, and which other gadgets the feature would eventually come to. It verified that its no longer exclusive to the Pixel 4 which it will be presenting more extensively to other Samsung gadgets quickly. Hopefully, the Note20 and Z Fold/Flip devices get some love too.
The rollout being restricted to Galaxy gadgets may seem strange, however Google has actually offered them unique features in the past. The S20 series currently has complete 1080p calling over 5g in addition to AR emoji and filters not accessible on any other gadget.
