The newest beta version of Android 14 includes a new and previously-unannounced feature: an option to turn your phone into a high-quality wired webcam. The feature is useful because most phone cameras ...

Google has supported external USB cameras in its mobile OS since Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, so you’ve long been able to plug a webcam into your phone or tablet and use it for video calls. Third-party ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google is working to allow users to easily turn an Android device into a USB plug n’ play webcam. Currently, ...

Here's a fun new use for your Android phone: A PC webcam! In the latest Android beta, plugging a phone into a PC will reveal a new option in the USB Preferences menu for webcam functionality. Just ...

Android 15 could fix USB webcam video quality by adding a dedicated High Quality Mode. This is an update to the plug-and-play webcam feature added in Android 14 QPR1. While the feature has been ...