Google has launched its camera app for Android 4.4+ KitKat devices. it is available as a free download through the Play Store for Android phone or tablet that makes it easy to take quick photos and videos.

This Camera app allows users to shoot SLR camera-like photos with shallow depth of field, the app includes a big 100% viewfinder for getting the maximum resolution from the sensor and an extra large capture button and different picture modes can be accessed by simply swiping from left to right on the screen.

Google camera contains creative picture modes like Photo Sphere, Lens Blur and Panorama.

Google has added something called Lens Focus, which lets you selectively choose which spot of the picture has to be in focus. You can even adjust this after you have shot the picture. In Lens Focus mode, Google requires you to keep the subject centered and move the camera along the vertical or horizontal axis as may be the case.

Google's Research blog explains, "It lets you take a photo with a shallow depth of field using just your Android phone or tablet. Unlike a regular photo, Lens Blur lets you change the point or level of focus after the photo is taken. You can choose to make any object come into focus simply by tapping on it in the image. By changing the depth-of-field slider, you can simulate different aperture sizes, to achieve bokeh (depth-of-field) effects ranging from subtle to surreal (e.g., tilt-shift). The new image is rendered instantly, allowing you to see your changes in real time."

                             

The camera UI has moved to a much simpler one as well, giving more room to the view finder with no dropped pixels. Yes, no more sliding up and down through menus for that perfect shot with improved Panorama and Photo Sphere, which can generate 360 degree views, in fact this is the first time when Google has released its Photo Sphere app for non-Nexus devices.

The company also revealed that in the coming months, the Google Camera app will be available to more devices.