UPDATE

May 29th, 2014: Google Camera updated to version 2.2 with new Panaroma modes, Resolution settings, Timer and more.
→ Download latest Google Camera APK v2.2

7th May, 2014: Google Camera app updated to v2.1.042, now let’s you take photos while recording videos
→ Download Google Camera APK v2.1.042

UPDATE: The APK shared on this page is for Android 4.4 KitKat running devices only. If your device is running on Jelly Bean, then hit the link below for a modded Google Camera APK for Jelly Bean devices:

→ Download Google Camera APK for Android devices running on Jelly Bean.

Google just released an update to the stock Camera app for Android that comes pre-installed on Nexus and Google Play Edition devices with a refreshed UI and a very useful feature that almost all flagship devices of 2014 from have on board — Lens blur.

The Google Camera app boasts the Lens Blur feature that allows you to take pictures with the subject emphasized and the background blurred. Yes, that’s like a shot that you take with your SLR camera with shallow depth-of-field. And the best part is that you can change the subject in focus even after taking the picture, plus further fine-tune the background blur.

While, Lens Blur is the most exciting feature of this update to Android’s stock Camera app, the refreshed UI and enhancements to Panaroma and  Photosphere shots are great as well. Check out the official Announcement by Google below:

Today we’re launching Google Camera, a new app for your Android phone or tablet that makes it easy to take quick photos and videos. And being behind the lens just got more fun with new creative picture modes.

Sleek Design: The 100% viewfinder gets out of your way while capturing the maximum resolution of the scene (no dropped pixels). And the extra large capture button is easy to press so your eyes never lose sight of the subject.

Lens Blur: Emphasize the subject while blurring the background for an SLR-like shot with shallow depth-of-field (or bokeh). You can even change the subject in focus after taking the shot.

Improved Panorama: New higher resolution panoramas capture the full width and detail of a scene.

Photo Sphere: Immersive 360 degree photo spheres let you look up, down and all around…now at up to 50 megapixels! For the first time available on non-Nexus devices.

Compatibility? The Google Camera app is compatible with Android 4.4 KitKat only.

 icon-download  Download Google Camera from Play Store

 icon-download  Download Google Camera APK

Google Camera APK file

DOWNLOAD LINK | File name: Camera_2.1.037.apk (14.7 MB)

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO INSTALL GOOGLE CAMERA APK 2.1.037

Below is a neat and noob proof guide for installing Google Play APK OR just about any APK.

  1. Transfer the Google Camera APK file, Camera_2.1.037.apk, you downloaded to your PC to either the internal memory or external SD card. If downloaded on Android device, no need to transfer it.
  2. Enable installation of Apps (APKs) from Unknown sources in your device’s settings:
    • Go to Settings » Security and check ‘Unknown Sources’ box.
      Settings for Android 4.0 and above versions
  3. Now open the folder where you downloaded or transferred the Camera_2.1.037.apk file on your device using a file manager. If you don’t have one, we recommend the ES File Explorer File Manager app, however any file manager should work fine.
    └ If you downloaded the apk file on device, it should be in Download folder.
  4. Tap the Google Camera APK file ‘Camera_2.1.037.apk’ to begin installation and you will be done in less than a minute.

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