iPhone as a webcam? The support can already be 3D printed

iPhone as a webcam? The support can already be 3D printed

During this year's WWDC, Apple unveiled the new Continuity Cam feature, with which the iPhone camera can be used as a wired or wireless webcam. This will be available with the release of macOS 13 Ventura and iOS 16 and supports all the recent technologies of the Cupertino house, such as Center Stage, Studio Light and Portrait mode.

Among the most interesting news there is also Desk View, with which you can use the ultra-wide angle lens of your iPhone to share your desk during a video conference, simulating a view from above. In addition to this, Apple also anticipated at the event some phone stands made by Belkin in plastic and aluminum, available soon this year.



The printable stand for the iPhone
Apple has however also explained how it is possible to use the iPhone as a webcam on a Mac. As described by the company's IT engineer Karen Xing, macOS will detect the phone as if it were a camera with microphone, allowing conferencing applications, such as Webex, Zoom and Facetime, to already be compatible with the new functionality without the need for an update on the part of the developers.

Staying on the subject of Apple, some previews from Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, reveal that the company is working on new models of MacBook 15 and 12-inch models equipped with the new M2 and M2 Pro processors. You can learn more about the news in our dedicated article.