It looks like Google’s working on a dashcam feature for Android phones

It could record compressed video for up to 24 hours.

Google appears to be working on a native dashcam recording feature for some Android phones that could run in the background for up to 24 hours, and it sounds pretty great.of an update to the Personal Safety app for Android phones with the option that appeared to be part of an internal test that was accidentally uploaded to Google Play.

Dashcam apps are nothing new, as there are plenty in both the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store, and many of them can even run in the background. But if you’ve ever tried to use your smartphone as a dashcam, you already know the limitations. Another issue is whether or not an app is considerate of things like optical image stabilization, which can be damaged by the tiny vibrations some engines,. But it’s hard to beat free, and if Google has it built in, then you don’t have to worry about rifling through ad-serving hell apps to find a good one.

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