The Galaxy S26 now supports a handy feature Pixel phones got years ago

Galaxy S26 supports use as a webcam over USB-C, galaxy S26 series adds support for using the phone as a webcam for PCs and laptops via USB-C.

Android 14 QPR1 introduced native webcam support for Android phones, google added native Android phone webcam support with Android 14 QPR1 in 2023.

Galaxy S26 cameras can use rear and front cameras as webcams the feature allows use of rear (primary and ultra-wide) and front-facing cameras for video calls.

High Quality Mode streams higher bitrate video and may increase phone temperature, high Quality Mode streams higher bitrate video to the PC and may cause the phone to heat up slightly.

User connects phone via USB-C and selects webcam in USB settings users must plug the phone into a PC or laptop with a USB-C cable and select the webcam option in USB settings.