How to take Ultrawide Selfies and 4K front video on the Google Pixel 6
While the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro sport some of the very best cameras in the industry, the default settings aren’t set to the maximum quality that can be offered. This is especially true for the front-facing camera, which defaults to 1080p resolution and a standard angle of view. Get the most out of your Pixel 6 by jumping to 4K resolution and an ultrawide angle by following these steps, and don’t forget to enable speech enhancement to make your videos sound as amazing as they’ll soon look!
How to take ultrawide selfies on Pixel 6 Pro
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is equipped with a wider-angle front-facing camera that can take in more of your surroundings with the tap of a button.
- Open the camera app.
- Switch to the front-facing camera by clicking the circular arrow button on the bottom-left of the viewfinder.
- At the bottom of the screen, above the white shutter button, select the .7x button to switch to the ultrawide angle.
While the default view is best for taking a nice full-frame picture of yourself, the ultrawide setting is best for groups of people or to help include anything of interest in your vicinity. Note that this ultrawide angle is only available on the Pixel 6 Pro — not the regular Pixel 6 — and can only be used for photos, not for videos.
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How to enable 4K video on Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Open the camera app.
- Switch to the front-facing camera by clicking the circular arrow button on the bottom-left of the viewfinder.
- Switch to video mode by sliding the carousel over or clicking on the word video.
- Select the settings cog in the top-left of the viewfinder.
- Click the 4K resolution option at the bottom of the settings list.
Now you’ll be recording in the highest resolution video offered by the Pixel 6, which will look nothing short of fantastic on all your social media feeds.
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The Google Pixel 6 Pro sports a larger frame and an upgraded camera experience over the regular Pixel 6, including a 4x optical telephoto zoom lens on the back and a higher resolution, wider-angle front-facing camera.
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Review: The Amazon Echo Auto has gotten better, but still has a ways to go
When we first reviewed the Amazon Echo Auto back in 2019, the results were extremely underwhelming, but everyone deserves a second chance, right? Let’s see if the improvements that Amazon has made to the Alexa app and Echo Auto software over the years were enough to raise this two-star product’s ratings this time around.
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Every PS5 video game delay in 2021 — and their upcoming release dates
Throughout 2020, many high-profile games were delayed due to COVID-19. And the games industry saw that trend continue well into 2021. But unfortunately, as we enter fall, expect a lot more delays. So we compiled a list of every game delayed or bumped into 2022. Here’s what you can expect!
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Best Google Pixel 6 chargers 2021
The Pixel 6 is the first time Google has upped wired charging speeds in years, but there’s been some debate over whether that new-fangled 30W charger Google is selling is the one you need to buy. No, it’s not, but we have the ones you should buy instead.
While the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro sport some of the very best cameras in the industry, the default settings aren’t set to the maximum quality that can be offered. This is especially true for the front-facing camera, which defaults to 1080p resolution and a standard angle of view. Get the most out of your Pixel 6 by jumping to 4K resolution and an ultrawide angle by following these steps, and don’t forget to enable speech enhancement to make your videos sound as amazing as they’ll soon look!
How to take ultrawide selfies on Pixel 6 Pro
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is equipped with a wider-angle front-facing camera that can take in more of your surroundings with the tap of a button.
- Open the camera app.
- Switch to the front-facing camera by clicking the circular arrow button on the bottom-left of the viewfinder.
- At the bottom of the screen, above the white shutter button, select the .7x button to switch to the ultrawide angle.
While the default view is best for taking a nice full-frame picture of yourself, the ultrawide setting is best for groups of people or to help include anything of interest in your vicinity. Note that this ultrawide angle is only available on the Pixel 6 Pro — not the regular Pixel 6 — and can only be used for photos, not for videos.
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How to enable 4K video on Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Open the camera app.
- Switch to the front-facing camera by clicking the circular arrow button on the bottom-left of the viewfinder.
- Switch to video mode by sliding the carousel over or clicking on the word video.
- Select the settings cog in the top-left of the viewfinder.
- Click the 4K resolution option at the bottom of the settings list.
Now you’ll be recording in the highest resolution video offered by the Pixel 6, which will look nothing short of fantastic on all your social media feeds.
Our top equipment picks
The Google Pixel 6 Pro sports a larger frame and an upgraded camera experience over the regular Pixel 6, including a 4x optical telephoto zoom lens on the back and a higher resolution, wider-angle front-facing camera.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
Review: The Amazon Echo Auto has gotten better, but still has a ways to go
When we first reviewed the Amazon Echo Auto back in 2019, the results were extremely underwhelming, but everyone deserves a second chance, right? Let’s see if the improvements that Amazon has made to the Alexa app and Echo Auto software over the years were enough to raise this two-star product’s ratings this time around.
Every PS5 video game delay in 2021 — and their upcoming release dates
Throughout 2020, many high-profile games were delayed due to COVID-19. And the games industry saw that trend continue well into 2021. But unfortunately, as we enter fall, expect a lot more delays. So we compiled a list of every game delayed or bumped into 2022. Here’s what you can expect!
Best Google Pixel 6 chargers 2021
The Pixel 6 is the first time Google has upped wired charging speeds in years, but there’s been some debate over whether that new-fangled 30W charger Google is selling is the one you need to buy. No, it’s not, but we have the ones you should buy instead.