Wave Goodbye to Clumsy Selfies with Google Pixel’s Palm Timer Trick

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.