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Apple releases updated beta firmware for Studio Display webcam, improves some elements of criticized image/performance

Apple might be nearing a fix for issues with your Studio Display’s webcam. The company last week released a new beta firmware for the display, which Apple later confirmed addresses some of the webcam quality issues. With the release of macOS 12.4 beta 3 earlier today, Apple also made the second beta of Studio Display Firmware 15.5 […]

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Apple patent highlights potential combination headphones/sleep mask system

If you’ve been hankering for an Apple sleep mask, this could be the thing you’re looking for. Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for a device that reads like a sleep mask wearable device, one that’s equal parts sleep mask and on-ear headphones. The patent addresses concerns related to AirPods potentially falling out, as […]

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Initial reviews criticize Apple Studio Display’s built-in webcam, Apple says fixes are on the way

As nifty as Apple’s new Studio Display is, initial reviews have indicated that the built-in webcam apparently leaves much to be desired and Apple has stated that some updates are en route to address this issue. The reviews have cited the webcam’s image quality as ranging from an “old BlackBerry” to downright “awful” in their […]

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Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro could feature camera with periscope lens offering 10x optical zoom capability

According to analyst Jeff Pu, at least one of the iPhone 15 models, which are slated to launch in 2023, will feature a periscope camera system that could offer a 10x optical zoom. With a periscope system, light entering the telephoto lens on the back of the iPhone would be reflected by an angled mirror […]

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Apple patent hints at research into “light folding” to allow for periscope lens system within iPhones

A recently-revealed patent has indicated that Apple is apparently looking into a periscope lens feature for a “folding camera” in a next-gen iPhone. Where it was previously reported that Apple is looking into a folding lens system that could reduce the camera bump on the back of its iPhones, the latest patent application, entitled “Camera […]