Google has released a new Snapseed update for iPhone that adds a built-in camera interface along with manual shooting controls, expanding the app beyond its traditional role as a photo editor, while the Android version remains unchanged.
The latest iOS update introduces a visible camera toggle inside the main Snapseed interface, replacing the previous workaround that required widgets or shortcuts to access the capture feature.
Tapping the camera icon now opens a native viewfinder within Snapseed, allowing users to take photos directly inside the app instead of shooting separately and importing images afterwards.
The update also adds a pro mode with manual controls for ISO, shutter speed and focus, positioning Snapseed closer to dedicated third-party camera apps that prioritise manual exposure control.
Beyond manual controls, the app includes film-style shooting modes and the ability to apply custom saved looks at capture, integrating Snapseed’s editing tools directly into the photo-taking workflow.
Users can further modify or revert edits after saving an image, maintaining the non-destructive editing approach that has long defined Snapseed’s appeal among mobile photographers.
Android version remains unchanged
The Android edition of Snapseed has not received comparable updates, with its last significant refresh dating back to May 2024, creating a feature gap between Google’s own mobile platforms.
The disparity has prompted confusion among Android users, particularly given Snapseed’s Google ownership and Android’s position as the company’s primary operating system.
Online discussions reflect frustration over the delayed Android rollout, with users questioning why new functionality appeared first on iOS rather than on Google’s in-house ecosystem.
Google has not provided a detailed explanation for the staggered release, though differences in development cycles and testing requirements across devices may contribute to timing variations.
A Snapseed product lead previously indicated that updates for Android were in development, suggesting that changes may arrive later even if the camera integration has not yet been confirmed for that platform.
Google has not announced a timeline for bringing the new Snapseed camera to Android, and the feature currently remains exclusive to the iPhone version of the app.
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