Google introduced the Pixel 9 series last month, almost two months earlier than the company's usual October release time. Despite an early release, the Pixel 9 is now more flagship than ever and continues to give high-end phones a tough time. Most of its premium features, similar to the iPhone's Apple Intelligence, focus on AI and the utilities it brings. One of the critical aspects of its AI photography is Add Me, which can now be replicated on an iPhone or any other phone.
How to use Pixel 9 Pro's 'Add Me' feature on the iPhone or any other phone
Smartphones have given users the option to capture Panoramic photos for a while, and needless to say, the functionality could offer more than what is advertised. Panorama photos do not require AI but rely on a steady hand, and this aspect can be used as a workaround to mimic the Add Me feature of the Pixel 9 on any other phone, including the iPhone.
The process is fairly simple and takes help from the stock camera app or any other app that can capture panoramic photos. If you are not familiar with the Pixel 9's Add Me feature, it basically takes help from AI to fit all users in a single frame, even the person who captured the photo. All you have to do is take the photo and then ask someone else to take the same photo with you. Google's AI algorithms will stitch the two images together so no person is left behind in the photo. You can check out more details on the Add Me camera feature from Google's page.
If you want to mimic the same feature on your iPhone or any other Android phone that does not have Google's Add Me feature, follow the instructions below carefully:
Step 1: Launch the camera app on your iPhone or any other phone.
Step 2: Select the Panorama mode.
Step 3: Now position one user or a group in the viewfinder and take the picture, but remember to leave yourself a spot on the side.
Step 4: Once you take the picture or start the panoramic shot, simply keep your hand steady in the same position and ask one of the persons on either side to continue with the Panorama photo.
Step 5: Take your position next to the person or group in the viewfinder.
Step 6: The person holding the camera should now continue the panorama shot with you in it.
Step 7: The panorama shot does not need to go far, as you can end the photo as soon as everyone has been captured in the photo.
The process is fairly simple, allowing everyone to be part of the same photo. The best aspect of this workaround is that it mimics the Pixel 9's Add Me feature but without any AI. You can experiment with the technique for better positioning and results. You do not have to spend a thousand dollars to get the same feature as Google's iteration, but you have to take note that Google's photos could be a lot clearer and better stitched. We will share additional guides in the future, so do stick around.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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