Pixel camera app will support external mics on October 18th
 

Google made much ado of the Pixel line's suitability to pro photography with its Annie Leibovitz partnership, but it couldn't really say the same for video when owners still have to use the built-in microphone with the official camera app. That won't...

https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/15/...external-mics/