New Pixel phones to take selfies without retouching by default

Google smartphones have some of the smartest algorithms for processing images and the company has applied its knowledge to the Portrait mode in the Camera app as well. Up until now, there was a Face Retouching feature that was defaulting at Natural/Subtle (which is the middle option between Off and Smooth) and was clearing some blemishes and straightening some day-old wrinkles. The company has announced on its blog that starting with the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a, and Pixel 4a 5G, the feature will now be Off by default, while the options will provide neat explanation what it...