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Galaxy S26 gains USB webcam mode for PC calls, catching up to Pixel-era features

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Source: Android Central
Galaxy S26 gains USB webcam mode for PC calls, catching up to Pixel-era features
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TL;DR

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 now can act as a USB-C webcam for PCs and laptops, letting you use its rear (primary or ultrawide) or front cameras for video calls with a High Quality Mode that offers higher bitrate but can heat the phone. The feature follows Google's native Android webcam support introduced with Android 14 QPR1 and improvements in Android 15, but Samsung has only just brought it to the S26 lineup (likely via One UI 8.5) and it’s not yet on older Galaxy devices. You can even charge the phone while plugged in during use.

Topics:technologyphones#android-14#galaxy-s26#phones#usb-c#video-calls#webcam
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  1. The Galaxy S26 now supports a handy feature Pixel phones got years ago  Android Central
  2. Your new Galaxy S26 phone has a secret webcam superpower  Android Authority
  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 introduces native webcam support  Sammy Fans
  4. Galaxy S26 Gains Native USB Webcam Mode for Computers  findarticles.com
  5. Galaxy S26 Can Double as a High-Quality Webcam for Your PC  SammyGuru

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