With the Pixel 2, Google introduced the Pixel Visual Core - now it's letting third-party apps like Snapchat and Instagram take advantage of it. The Pixel 2's Visual Core is what does most of the work when using the camera app. It helps in processing the image captured so that the phone uses less power and saves battery. Visual Core also incorporates Zero Shutter Lag to enable the point and click workflow of the Pixel 2 camera. You can learn more about the Pixel Visual Core here. "Today we're turning on Pixel Visual Core for Pixel 2 users—a custom designed co-processor for Pixel 2. Using computational photography and machine learning (which powers Pixel's HDR+ technology), Pixel Visual Core improves image quality in apps that take photos.", Google's Ofer Shacham explains, "This means it'll be easier to shoot and share amazing photos on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat, along with many other apps which use the Pixel 2 camera. All you need to do is take the photo and Pixel 2 w...
