This year, Apple introduced the system as part of the WWDC conference macOS is coming, which also includes the Continuity function. This allows you to use the rear camera of the iPhone as a webcam for video calls on the Mac, because – as is known – most MacBooks have a rather low quality camera with the ability to record at a maximum resolution of 720p.
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Problems with the quality of your computer’s camera? Apple presented a solution: use the iPhone
However, to properly attach the iPhone to the laptop, you will need a genuine Belkin holder. Apple has finally listed it in its official e-shop. It is a magnetic disc that attaches to the back of an iPhone with MagSafe. It offers a metal loop for a better grip or simply a plastic attachment to the MacBook lid. Apple says it will recognize the presence of the iPhone as soon as it gets close to the Mac and offer it as an alternative to the built-in webcam. Just get the latest iOS 16 and also macOS Ventura, which will be officially released on Monday 24 October.
As early as June, when the proprietor was introduced, its price was a hot topic. You can buy the accessory on Apple’s official e-shop right now for CZK 890 including VAT with free next business day delivery. Honestly, one could expect significantly higher. However, we must not forget that this is not an Apple product, but a third-party solution.
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Jakub Fischer
Journalist, passionate about modern technology, summer months and Asian food. I like Lynch’s films, Pollock’s paintings, the French house and the Arsenal football team. In my free time I play on the PlayStation and go for a jog.
