Wave Goodbye to Clumsy Selfies with Google Pixel’s Palm Timer Trick
Say goodbye to awkward selfie sticks! Google Pixel’s Palm Timer lets you capture perfect group shots using either the front or rear camera, simply by raising your palm.
By Blip Tech
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Palm Timer Feature on Google Pixel Devices
In a recent community post, Google is reminding owners of Pixel devices about the 'Palm Timer' feature available in their camera app. This feature allows users to trigger a timer by holding up their palm in front of the camera, making it easier to take group photos or selfies without the need for a selfie stick or manual timer.
Key Points:
- New Feature Drop: The March 2025 Feature Drop for Pixel devices includes this reminder and clarification that 'Palm Timer' works with both front and rear cameras.
- Availability: Available on Pixel 6 and newer models, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
- How It Works: Simply raise your palm to start the timer, lower it to trigger the countdown, and get ready for the shot.
- Customization: Users can enable or disable the feature in the Camera app settings under 'More settings' > 'Palm timer'.
- Rear Camera Use: While using the rear camera, there is no preview of the frame on the screen, making it a bit trickier but still useful, especially when combined with a Pixel Watch for a better framing preview.
Google highlights this feature as a convenient tool to capture group photos and selfies with ease.
