Photo Pomper: framing the next round of internal tests
Better framing, clearer countdowns, saved setups, and Android compatibility work before beta.
Getting into your own photo should take less setup than taking the photo. Photo Pomper is in internal testing ahead of beta, with recent work focused on framing, sequence controls, and Android compatibility.
A frame you can trust#
Photo shape selection now offers 4:3, 16:9, and 1:1. The regular and full-screen previews keep the selected framing, and optional mirroring applies to both preview and saved images.
Camera selection includes the front and rear cameras and individual lenses exposed by the device. An unavailable selection falls back to Automatic with a visible message. Lens availability still depends on the phone; the app does not promise access to every sensor used by its stock camera.
Easier setup, clearer progress#
Photo count, interval, and initial delay use themed dialogs with preset values, manual entry, and an explicit Save action. Reusable profiles retain timing and camera choices together.
During a sequence, the countdown displays whole seconds and the number of saved photos. Controls leave the frame clear while counting and capturing. After a successful save, Pomper briefly fills the preview with a wink; devices with animations disabled show a static confirmation. Photos stay in the device gallery.
Android compatibility milestone#
The latest merged fixes address the AndroidX Fragment dependency warning and edge-to-edge API and layout issues. Layout checks covered Android 10, 15, and 16, including system insets and dialog actions with the landscape keyboard. Real-device camera and lens checks remain part of testing; these fixes alone do not establish store approval or universal compatibility.
Still on the pre-launch roadmap#
Three planned milestones remain open: ready-to-use Couple, Outfit, and Group session presets; optional volume-button sequence control, including compatible Bluetooth shutter events; and independent sound and haptic feedback. These are upcoming work, not features already available in the internal build.
Photo Pomper continues to target Android 10 and later, in English and Brazilian Portuguese, without accounts, advertising, or analytics SDKs. Public store and download links will follow when available; no public beta date is announced.