Motorola adds ability to snap a photo with the Moto X’s volume keys

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Published 20 Mar 2014

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Moto X users, you know the drill: you h your phone over to a friend to snap a photo have to constantly remind them that they have to press the screen to snap a photo. But don’t hold down! That’s burst mode!

It’s a common conundrum, but the latest update for Motorola users with Android 4.4.2 helps a bit. Now you can snap a photo with the volume keys won’t have to worry about trying to hold the phone steady while trying to get an action shot.

The mode also works with headsets that have built-in volume keys, though you’ll still be able to touch hold the screen to take multiple shots or drag up or down with one finger to zoom in out.

The update is slowly rolling out to Motorola Camera users through the ay store. If you just can’t wait for it to hit your device, you can download it yourself manually to speed up the process.