How to add the time and date to the taskbar on a second monitor in Windows 11

Windows 11 is a breath of fresh air in terms of design compared to Windows 10, and we wholly recommend the upgrade in our Windows 11 review. But truth be told, not every change was a positive one, and one of the things you might find annoying is that you can no longer see the date and time on the taskbar on a second or third monitor in Windows 11. Only the primary monitor shows it, but thankfully, there are ways to work around this.

The good news is Microsoft is already working to change this behavior, and you can try those changes right now by joining the Windows Insider Program. If you don’t want to do that, there are some apps that also restore that functionality. Or, if you don’t mind waiting, this capability should be rolled out to all Windows 11 users in March, so you don’t have to do anything. Here’s how you can add the time and date to the taskbar on your second monitor in Windows 11.

Option 1: Join the Windows Insider Program

We’d say this is the easiest option if you want to add the time and date to the taskbar of the second monitor in Windows 11. Microsoft recently released Windows 11 build 22000.526 to Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels, and that means it’s fairly safe to try this out. As you can read in our explainer of the Windows Insider Program, the Release Preview channel is where Microsoft tests updates just before they head out to the stable release. That means they’re usually practically finished, and you shouldn’t run into any big issues.

To get the time back on your taskbar this way, do the following:

• Open the Settings app and go to the Windows Update section, then choose Windows Insider Program.
• Click Get started, choose a Microsoft account to link to the Insider program, and then choose the Release Preview channel when asked which one to join. Any other option could mean you’ll get unstable builds of Windows 11, so Release Preview is your best option.
  
• Reboot your PC when prompted to do so.
• Once your PC is back on, go back to Windows Update and check for updates. You should see a cumulative update labeled as KB5010414.
• Let the update install and reboot your PC again. You should see the time and date on your taskbar on all your monitors now.

Once you’ve received this update, you might want to unenroll from the Windows Insider Program. Head back into the respective page to unenroll your PC from getting preview builds, and you’ll be back to receiving the regular monthly updates.

Option 2: Use ElevenClock to customize the time and date on the Windows 11 taskbar

If you don’t want to join the Windows Insider Program, another option to add the time back to your taskbar is using an app called ElevenClock. This app can add back the time and date on all your monitors, but it can also do a lot more than that if you’re interested.

All you need to do is download the latest version of ElevenClock from GitHub and run the installer. Once it finishes installing, you’ll immediately see the time and date on the taskbar of all your monitors. If you want to customize your settings, you can go to your Start menu and open ElevenClock Settings, which gives you tons of options.

You can align your clock to the left of the taskbar, hide the notification badge, and much more. There’s even an option to add seconds to the taskbar clock, which you might find useful since Microsoft also removed that feature from Windows 11. There are plenty of options, so explore them at your own leisure.

In order for the features to work, you’ll need to make sure ElevenClock is running at startup. That’s enabled by default when you install the app, so you just have to make sure you don’t disable it.

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And that’s all there is to it. It’s a very simple fix, but if you don’t want to do any of this, you can just wait for Microsoft to release the next cumulative update for Windows 11. The next Patch Tuesday will be on March 8, and that’s when the update will arrive, likely adding this feature back in, though it should also be available earlier as an optional update. That could change if any issues come up, but that’s unlikely to happen. Aside from adding a clock to the second monitor, you can expect a new Widgets button showing the current weather on your taskbar, new features for Teams, and more.

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It’s about time Apple releases a Galaxy S22 Ultra competitor

When it comes to choosing their next smartphone, different people look for different things. Some seek the best camera out there to document their journeys to their favorite restaurants the wilderness. Other people care about the operating system (OS) and/or its skin. For example, there are users who won’t buy a device running a heavily skinned version of Android, while others have their own favorite. Similarly, those who are deeply invested in Apple’s ecosystem will likely only consider different iPhones as devices to potentially buy.

This becomes problematic for iOS users because the OS is only available on iPhones. So when the tech overlord doesn’t release satisfying devices, its users can find themselves jealous of people on the other side. The highest-end iPhone 13 Pro Max doesn’t meet your expectations? Tough luck, there isn’t a more advanced iPhone for you to buy and you have to wait for a full yearly cycle to find out if the next one is going to be that much better or just an “S” release. That’s precisely why Apple needs to release a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra competitor. If a buyer doesn’t care about the OS and ecosystem, there aren’t many compelling reasons for them to choose the iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Overkill Cameras

iPhone 13 Pro Max, main camera

People sometimes complain about modern phones having too many rear cameras. We’ve probably all seen the memes of Pro Max iPhones being compared to stovetops. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s not like these extra lenses are placed there for cosmetic reasons, at least not on iPhones yet. They serve a valid purpose — taking better photos and videos, in addition to advancing the photographic capabilities of the phone.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with more powerful camera features and greater versatility that no iPhone can match

The iPhone 13 Pro Max — Apple’s most advanced phone — only comes with three rear cameras. While the lens count doesn’t always signify better photography, the Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with more powerful camera features and greater versatility that no iPhone can match, thanks to its four rear cameras. For example, the Galaxy S22 Ultra supports 10x optical zoom and 100x space zoom. Apple still doesn’t support the latter, and the former is limited to 3x only. Yes, the iPhone’s camera is more than enough for average users, but there are some professional photographers and hobbyists in Apple’s ecosystem. The company seemingly doesn’t care about that particular audience all that much to grant them with a system that matches this versatility. Apple is doing some things in the video department, but there’s a lot left to be desired for photography, including but not limited to a Pro mode. Samsung not only provides hardware versatility, but there are also several software features like Single Take and Director’s View that Apple should be considering for its Pro phones.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s rear camera setup

Additionally, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with a 40MP front camera. This allows its users to take crisp selfies and vlogs to post in our increasingly-social online world. The TrueDepth camera on the iPhone 13 Pro Max retains the 12MP from previous-gen iPhones. While it results in some breathtaking selfies — thanks to Portrait Mode — the company could still improve the front camera system.

Give us a Pen(cil)!

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro Max feature 6.8-inch and 6.7-inch displays respectively. They’re both gigantic phones, relatively speaking. For some reason, though, Apple still doesn’t support its Pencil on iPhones. Phones are no longer tiny, and many use them to doodle and write notes on the go. Samsung had a Galaxy Note lineup for ages, and I used the Galaxy Note 2 LTE for around two years. Having an S Pen conveniently available wherever I go was a game-changer, and S Pens weren’t even as feature-rich at the time — they’ve only gotten better since then.

Apple Pencil and iPad Pro

If the $3 trillion company doesn’t want to spend its limited resources and brains on designing an iPhone with a stylus hole/silo, it could at least add Apple Pencil support to the iPhone screens. While carrying the Pencil separately could be a bit of a hassle, it at least would remain an option for those who really need and want it. The S Pen might not be for everyone, but its placement and features are phenomenal, and the Cupertino giant is long overdue a competitor.

The S Pen might not be for everyone, but its placement and features are phenomenal, and the Cupertino giant is long overdue a competitor

2012 called, they want their port back

Vivo V23 and iPhone 13 Pro

In a perfect world, Twitter offers an edit button all phone manufacturers harmoniously adopt USB-C as a universal charging and data transfer port. We obviously live in a far-from-perfect world, and Apple still stubbornly resorts to its proprietary Lightning port on iPhones. Surprisingly, though, it has adopted the more commonly used port on some iPad models. It doesn’t make any sense to me why the company would green-light USB-C on iPads but not iPhones. I suppose some questions will never get an answer, and we will have to carry around different types of cables for the foreseeable future. Another take on this is that even Samsung is moving forward to faster charging, thanks to 45W fast wired charging support, making the official 18W “fast” charging appear absolutely ancient on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. We’re long overdue for an upgrade, so move over to USB C and USB PD while you’re at it please, Apple?

Speaking of charging, why can’t we have reverse wireless charging, Apple? Most AirPods cases now support Qi charging, and being able to charge them through the iPhone on the go would make life a tad easier. This is one of the main features I’m jealous that Apple hasn’t implemented yet.

We need to see some overkill from Apple

iPhone 13 Pro’s notch (left) is smaller than the iPhone 12 Pro’s notch.

Once upon a time, Apple used to think outside the box. In my opinion, that’s no longer the case — for the most part at least. Yes, Universal Control is magical, and the company does come up with some innovative ideas sometimes. However, when it comes to iPhones, they’ve become pretty mundane. New releases aren’t as exciting anymore — it’s just a costly yet reliable phone that will get your everyday tasks done, with a new feature here and there. A slightly smaller notch is notch what we’re asking for.

It's about time Apple takes some risks beyond the Pro and gets onto some Ultra overkill

Apple claims every year during the keynotes that its devices are designed to help creatives explore, express, and improve their talents. Frankly, I don’t see it, not anymore. iPhones are limiting when compared to phones like the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The latter truly unleashes the potential of our modern-day technologies and tries to make the most out of them. The former, unfortunately, doesn’t. I don’t see myself leaving the Apple ecosystem, not anytime soon at least, so for the foreseeable future, I will be stuck with very few options when deciding which phone to buy next. On the bright side, new releases aren’t very tempting — considering not a lot changes — and I don’t get the urge to upgrade very often, so my wallet is thankful for that.

Had I not been tied into the Cupertino tech giant’s ecosystem (and had the patience to use Android), I would’ve most likely chosen the Galaxy S22 Ultra over any iPhone. And that’s exactly why Apple should release a competitor to Samsung’s latest flagship. A person who doesn’t care about the OS as much as I do would likely get the Android phone. Apple is only losing potential customers by sticking to its familiar releases. It’s about time they take some risks beyond the Pro and get some Ultra overkill.

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Do the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus support the S Pen?

For years, the S Pen was the key feature of Samsung’s Galaxy Note series of smartphones, and it was the whole reason behind the Note name. But in 2021, Samsung discontinued the Galaxy Note series, and instead, we got S Pen support in the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but it was half-baked. With the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung is finally building the S Pen back into the phone, but does the Galaxy S22 series also support it?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. The standard Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22 Plus don’t include support for the S Pen. You’ll have to use your fingers or a third-party pen that doesn’t require a special digitizer. That digitizer is a central part of the S Pen functionality, so it’s not possible to make it work.

What is the S Pen?

If you’ve never owned a Samsung Galaxy Note before, you may be wondering what the S Pen even is. Essentially, it’s what’s called an active stylus, and while it can be used to just touch the screen, there are a lot of features packed into the S Pen. It first appeared on the original Galaxy Note back in 2011, and it’s been a staple of the Galaxy Note family ever since, getting new upgrades each year.

The S Pen on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (bronze) and on the Galaxy S22 Ultra (purple/black)

You can use the S Pen to select and touch objects on the screen, just as you would do using your finger, but thanks to the fine tip of the S Pen, it’s much more precise. Because of that, it’s also much more suitable for drawing doodling, and handwriting. In fact, two core features of the S Pen are off-screen memos (meaning you can write or doodle even while the screen is off) and handwriting recognition, which can automatically turn your handwriting into proper text.

Another big part of the S Pen feature set is hovering. Because it uses an active digitizer and specialized hardware, a compatible phone can actually detect when the pen is close to the screen, even when it’s not touching it. You can use this to access additional options in certain apps, and there’s even a quick launch wheel on the home screen that only appears with the S Pen.

S Pen being used on the Galaxy S22 Ultra

The latest iterations of the S Pen even have a Bluetooth connection, so you can do things like pressing a button on the S Pen to launch an app. A notable use for this is having the S Pen act as a shutter for the camera, so you can put your phone down and take a picture without touching it. You can also perform certain gestures in the air while pressing the button to access specific features.

Is the Galaxy S22 Ultra the only phone that supports the S Pen?

If you’re looking to buy a slab-style smartphone in 2022, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the only one that gives you S Pen support, as you can see in our Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on. However, if you want a foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a special edition of the S Pen that works specifically with it. There’s also the S Pen Pro, which works on all of Samsung’s pen-supported devices, including tablets and Chromebooks.

S Pen Pro between the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 3

S Pen support is dependent on the device as well as the pen, but phones that don’t support the S Pen won’t support any model, past or present. You can’t use an S Pen with the Galaxy S22 or S22 Plus, just as you couldn’t with the S21 or S21 Plus. You can check out our Galaxy S22 hands-on article to learn more about the features it does include.

If you want to buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, you can pre-order it below. The S Pen is included and built into the smartphone itself. Otherwise. check out the best deals on the Samsung Galaxy S22 family to find the best place to buy them.

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Does the Samsung Galaxy S22 series have a microSD card slot?

Over the past few years, microSD cards have been slowly but surely disappearing from premium smartphones. As phones get thinner and more compact, there’s no longer space for microSD cards, and you have to rely on internal storage. If you’re wondering whether the Samsung Galaxy S22 series bucks that trend, we have the answer: It doesn’t. And at this stage, you should stop holding your breath for a comeback.

The Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra all come without support for microSD cards. There’s a SIM card slot, which often doubles as a microSD card slot in some phones, but not in these models. Instead, you get up to 256GB of storage in the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus, and up to 1TB on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you want to see everything that’s included in the box, check out our unboxing for each of the models:

• Samsung Galaxy S22 unboxing
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus unboxing
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra unboxing
• Also, check out the available colors on the Galaxy S22 series

Why is there no microSD card slot on the Galaxy S22?

One of the reasons microSD card slots aren’t included in a lot of premium phones is because microSD cards tend to be a lot slower than the internal storage of a smartphone. That was the reason Samsung provided when it first removed microSD card support in the Galaxy S6 back in 2015. While there are standards for high-speed microSD cards, particularly with SD Express, SD cards with these speeds are very rare and incredibly expensive. Most common microSD cards offer maximum bus speeds of around 100MB/s, which is a big step down from the 2900MB/s of bandwidth in UFS 3.1, which is the storage standard used in the Galaxy S22 series.

Of course, another reason for this is that companies would rather have you pay a premium to upgrade to a higher storage configuration, so they get more money from you directly. If you want more storage, you have to pay more for a higher storage configuration.

Finally, there’s also the matter of physical space. Companies simultaneously try to cram as many new features as possible into a phone while also trying to keep phones as slim as possible, so some sacrifices have to be made. The space that would be used by a microSD card can be used for a slightly larger battery, more camera sensors, and other hardware.

How can I get more storage without a microSD card?

The first and most obvious way to get more space for files on your phone is to buy a configuration with more storage space. 128GB isn’t a whole lot, but if you upgrade to the 256GB model, you should have a solid amount of space. And in the case of the 512GB or 1TB versions of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it’s fair to say most users will never use up that much space.

If you use a lot of space for storing photos and videos, another good option is resorting to cloud storage. There are plenty of cloud services that offer automatic photo backups on Android, including Google Photos, OneDrive, and many others. These are usually paid services (if you want more than a few gigabytes, at least), but in addition to saving space on your internal storage, they let you easily access your files from any device so you don’t have to worry about copying them over from your phone to your PC.

Finally, you can buy a USB Type-C flash drive, if you want a physical storage device. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series and most modern Android phones support USB-C flash drives, which you can use to store documents, photos, and more. You can also use it to move files to another phone or a PC. Samsung itself makes some of these, like the Duo Plus flash drive.

If you’re interested in the Galaxy S22 series, be sure to check out our Galaxy S22 hands-on (for the regular S22 and S22 Plus), as well as our Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on article. You can buy your favorite phone below, or check out the best deals you can get on the Galaxy S22 series.

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Will Samsung release a Galaxy S22 FE?

Samsung started releasing ‘Fan Edition’ phones in 2019, with the release of the Galaxy S20 FE. We finally received a sequel in January, the Galaxy S21 FE, which has now been overshadowed by the arrival of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Even if you take advantage of the best Galaxy S22 deals now, there might be another FE phone in a few months to look out for. So, will Samsung release a Galaxy S22 FE? And even if there eventually is a Galaxy S22 FE, would there even be a point?

The turbulent Fan Editions

The Galaxy S20 FE Fan Edition was one of the best smartphones of 2020. It didn’t have any incredible innovations or exclusive software features, but it did take almost everything people liked about the Galaxy S series (One UI, three years of Android OS updates, flagship hardware, etc.) and cut a few minor corners. The result was a cheaper device, with a $699.99 retail price in the US that often dropped as low as $550. There aren’t many choices for flagship phones under $800 or so in the United States, and even outside of ‘Murica, the wide availability of the Snapdragon-powered variant made it a top seller.

The Galaxy S20 FE

However, the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition wasn’t nearly as exciting. While the original Galaxy S20 FE arrived in the latter half of 2020 (positioned perfectly between the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series), the Galaxy S21 FE was released in January — one month before the Galaxy S22 series was officially revealed. That means it had a chipset that was already a year old (Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100), and even though it had the same $699 price, it wasn’t the same fantastic value as the original FE. It also had less RAM, unless you bought the 256GB model, and dropped the microSD card slot.

Samsung hasn’t confirmed if it will release another Fan Edition phone, but it seems likely, on the basis of the legacy it has built up for the branding. If the company can release it about halfway between this year’s and next year’s phones, like the original, then it has a reason to exist. However, we also know Samsung isn’t afraid of throwing out its budget devices and trying something different — the Galaxy S10 Lite, Note 10 Lite, and S10e never had direct sequels. So it could go down that route too. If we had to bet, we’d say the likelihood of a Galaxy S22 FE is on the positive side, unless Samsung has other drastic plans.

The Galaxy S21 FE

What could the Galaxy S22 FE look like?

Going with the assumption that Samsung will make a Galaxy S22 FE, what could that phone look like? Well, both of the previous Fan Edition phones were pretty close to the previous base Galaxy S phone, so a Galaxy S22 FE will probably be a minor design iteration on the Galaxy S22. A plastic build is likely, and possibly slightly-worse cameras. For example, the telephoto lens on the Galaxy S21 FE is lower quality than the same one on the regular Galaxy S21.

The internal hardware will probably be close to the Galaxy S22, with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in the United States and an Exynos chip in other regions. Hopefully, all models of the Galaxy S22 FE would have 8GB RAM, like the Galaxy S20 FE, which is more than the 6GB available on the base model S21 FE. Sadly, a return of the microSD card and headphone jack is unlikely.

Both existing FE phones had slightly larger screens than the previous Galaxy S phone, so if that pattern continues for a third model, the Galaxy S22 FE should have a larger display than the 6.1-inch panel on the Galaxy S22.

The future

We don’t know at this point if a Galaxy S22 FE is even in the cards for Samsung right now. The last model was something of a disappointment, but if it sells well (or if Samsung thinks it can address its failings), then we might still see a new model later this year or early next year.

Galaxy S21 (left) and Galaxy S21 FE (right)

Samsung’s phone lineup is already fairly crowded, with at least one phone model at every $100 interval from the cheapest Galaxy A03 to the high-end Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 3. The Fan Edition lineup is never too far away from the base Galaxy S phone in pricing, and even though the Galaxy A50 series doesn’t have the flagship Snapdragon chipsets that make the FE compelling, the hardware is usually close enough that most people wouldn’t tell a performance difference (except maybe when gaming).

If Samsung can release the next FE device sooner, with the same bang-for-your-buck value that the original Galaxy S20 FE offered, it might have a reason to exist. We’ll have to wait and see what Samsung comes up with.

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Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 series waterproof?

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is finally over and we got three new smartphones as a part of Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 series. We’re looking at the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra, all three phones marking their spots in the premium smartphone category in 2022. You can check out our Samsung Galaxy S22 hands-on and the Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on if you’re interested to know what we make of these new phones after using them for a while. The new Galaxy S22 phones are all packed with plenty of great features but there’s one thing that a lot of people are wondering about — is the Samsung Galaxy S22 series waterproof? What kind of IP rating do these new phones have?

Is Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series waterproof?

The Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra all have an official IP68-rating for dust and water resistance. This doesn’t come as a surprise considering all the Galaxy S21 series phones from last year came with an IP68 dust and water resistance too. It is, however, worth pointing out that the new Galaxy S22 series devices are only water-resistant, not waterproof. Here’s what it means.

What does the IP68 rating for the Galaxy S22 mean?

IP rating, in case you don’t know, stands for Ingress Protection. In layman terms, IP ratings will tell you how good that particular device is at stopping dust and water from getting inside it. The third character (or the first digit after characters I and P) tells you how good the device is at protecting against small solid particles including dust, sand, and more. This has a maximum rating of 6, with 0 meaning no protection at all and 6 indicating completely dust-tight. In some cases, you’ll also see X here, which essentially means the device hasn’t been tested for it yet.

Similarly, the last digit denotes the liquid or water resistance rating. This has a maximum rating of 8 which means the device can be submerged in water for 30 minutes, at 1.5m depth. It’s safe to say that IP68 is the highest IP rating for both dust and water resistance. This also means the new Samsung Galaxy S22 series devices all have the best IP rating out there.

Being waterproof, on the other hand, means these phones would be sealed and impervious to water. So, they’re not completely waterproof, just water-resistant. You can go swimming with your new Galaxy S22 series phone or even take it underwater up to 1.5m deep, but we would advise against submerging it in saltwater or ionized water. So don’t take it to the beach for a swim.

If that sounds good enough and you’re ready to buy one of these phones then be sure to check out our Galaxy S22 deals page for some discounts. You can then use the money you saved on discounts to buy one of the best Galaxy S22 cases that offer good protection against drops. Alternatively, if you want to explore other smartphones with an IP rating then we also have a detailed list talking about the best Android phones that might be of interest to you.

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If you’re scratching your heads over which color variant to pick, then we encourage you to check out the Galaxy S22 colors or even the Galaxy S22 unboxing posts before you hit that purchase button.

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Android 13 DP1 for some Pixel devices includes a Camera Obfuscator app

Google has finally released the first Android 13 developer preview build for its Pixel devices. The update packs a host of new features and changes that will make their way to users with the next major Android upgrade, including new APIs, developer tools, new Quick Settings tiles, and more. In addition, Android 13 DP1 for some Pixel devices also packs a Camera Obfuscator app that Google hasn’t mentioned in its announcement post.

According to Android Police, the Camera Obfuscator app is preinstalled in Android 13 DP1 for the Pixel 6. It appears to be an image-sharing app that lets users strip all metadata from shared images, but it’s intended for internal Google use only. As Android Police explains, the app can open images or receive an intent for a shared image and then obfuscate it. While stripping metadata from a shared image, the app also shows a progress bar that says “Obfuscating image.”

As shown in the attached screenshots, users can either obfuscate images from within the Camera Obfuscator app before sharing or open the share menu on a different app, like Google Photos or Gallery, pick Camera Obfuscator from the share sheet, and then obfuscate the image.

Screenshots: Android Police

On the surface, obfuscating an image using the app removes all metadata from an image. But Android Police speculates that it could be doing more behind the scenes, like stripping out other data found in JPEG files. Interestingly, the Camera Obfuscator app isn’t available in all Android 13 DP1 images. As mentioned earlier, it is available on Google’s flagship Pixel 6, but not on the Pixel 4 or the Pixel 4a 5G.

At the moment, we don’t have any further information about the Camera Obfuscator app. But the idea behind it is rather simple. It helps Googlers share images with family and friends without leaking info about upcoming camera features or other changes. Since Google accidentally included it in the first Android 13 developer preview release, we believe that the company could be working on new camera features for its Pixel lineup.

It’s worth mentioning that the Camera Obfuscator app is likely not related to Android 13, even though it’s the first time we’ve seen it. Mishaal Rahman says that Google has used it internally before, but the company doesn’t usually ship it in production builds.

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