Apple intends to make it possible for macOS users to utilise their iPhone camera as a webcam. The new Continuity Camera functionality will be included in macOS Ventura, a next macOS release.
Apple anticipates MacBook customers attaching an iPhone to the top of their computers and utilising the camera to improve video chats in FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and other applications.
Continuity Camera simply transforms the back camera feed from your current iPhone into a webcam that can be utilised in macOS programmes. There are also Center Stage and Portrait Mode support in Continuity Camera, so there are lots of video settings for a range of conversations.
Apple says it is collaborating with Belkin on iPhone stands that will be available later this year to make it easier to hold an iPhone above a MacBook’s display. This will also not necessitate the purchase of new hardware, as existing devices will be maintained via software upgrades. Later this year, the new Continuity Camera functionality will be accessible.
Continuity Camera is, as the name implies, one of Apple’s continuity tools. The business will also add a handoff function, which will allow users to easily switch between devices while on a FaceTime chat.
If you’re FaceTiming on your iPhone, for example, you can position your phone next to your MacBook and effortlessly transfer the call to your laptop, rather than hanging up and calling again.
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