Samsung adds a new feature on its latest smartphone. Some people have started to talk about it because the feature can replace a traditional Web-Cam for Video Calls.
It has been found on Samsung Galaxy S26 and other new devices. It lets you use the Smartphone Camera, not just as a camera phone, but also as a webcam on a computer.
It provides a simple solution to everyone who is using an external device and typically provides higher-quality video than most external devices.
The capability, first reported by Android Authority, enables users to stream live video directly from their smartphone to a PC or laptop. Once connected, the phone is recognised as a camera source in video-calling platforms, removing the need for additional hardware or third-party tools.
The discovery underscores a broader shift, as smartphones continue to absorb functions traditionally handled by separate devices.
How to Use It
Smartphone cameras have significantly outpaced standard laptop webcams in recent years. Devices like the Galaxy S26 offer improved colour accuracy, sharper detail, and better dynamic range.
For users, this means a simple switch to their phone camera could result in a more professional and consistent video experience.
So, let’s see how to use it and set it up.
- Connect your Samsung phone to your computer (USB or wireless, depending on support)
- Select your phone as the camera source in apps like Zoom or Google Meet
- That’s it now, you’re live
No third-party webcam, no extra hardware, nothing needed.
Limited availability
While there is growing interest in the feature, it is not yet available on all Samsung devices. The Samsung Galaxy S25 does not have support for this feature, and Samsung is not providing it in current software releases.
Availability seems to depend on which Android and One UI versions are available for each device, suggesting that the rollout of this feature will take place in stages rather than as an all-inclusive launch.
This underlying technology was developed by Google as part of its broader efforts to expand Android’s cross-device capabilities.
Samsung’s implementation highlights ongoing collaboration between the platform and manufacturers to extend smartphone functionality.
As software updates continue, the feature is expected to reach a wider range of devices in the coming months.
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