The advantage of the Google Pixel series has always been its incredible ability to capture lifelike images and more, using advanced computer photography. All of that could come to a halt though, because just weeks before the Pixel 4a's global launch, the man responsible for the device's camera is gone. According to The Information, Marc Levoy, who led Pixel's photography team, quietly left his position in March. Many of our readers may remember the man from his memorable keynote speech in New York last year, discussing the capabilities of the Google Pixel 4 camera. He is the second senior executive to part ways with Google, after Rick Osterloh, who has he's led Pixel's entire hardware division since its inception in 2014. Levoy has helped bring to life features like HDR+, portrait mode, night vision, and astrophotography, which have put the Pixel series on the map as one of the best phones around. smart cameras of all time. His most iconic moments include stating that ultra-wide cameras weren't great and that telephoto lenses were more useful. The same report also spoke of disappointing sales figures at all levels. Since its launch, only about two million units of the Pixel 4 series have been sold, almost half of what the Pixel 3 and 3a have sold individually. Subpar battery life than the series and inconsistent software experience put it far behind the competition. It is interesting to note that Osterloh was apparently already aware of these issues and that he had been open about his concerns. “At a hardware team meeting in the fall, prior to the October launch in New York, Osterloh informed the staff of his own concerns. He told them that he disagreed with some of the decisions made over the phone, according to two people present at the meeting. In particular, he was disappointed with the power of his battery. It's unclear how Levoy's departure will affect future products and releases. The Pixel 4a is expected to launch on June 5, while the Pixel 5 will be announced later this year.