Your iPhone can now become a webcam for your Mac

Apple just announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) that it will be introducing new integration between Macs and iPhones. macOS Ventura and iOS 16 will allow users to use their iPhone as a webcam for their Mac. This addition works seamlessly and requires no setup - just as you'd expect Apple features to generally work.

Thanks to full integration between the two operating systems, Macs will be able to take advantage of iPhone’s smart camera capabilities in webcam mode. For example, center stage will allow users to move around the room while remaining in the frame. Additionally, they can take advantage of Portrait mode on their iPhone to blur the background or apply different lighting effects.

This change is very welcome as it allows Mac Mini and Mac Studio users to rely on their iPhone as a webcam rather than purchasing a dedicated one. Plus, it’s a great way to make video calls appear clearer for MacBook users — since the iPhone’s rear camera has a higher resolution than the MacBook’s. Not to mention center stage and lighting effects that don’t exist on the MacBook by default.

This Continuity Camera is yet another proof that Apple is further working to tighten up its ecosystem. When users weigh all the features they get when they buy a company-owned product, this can tempt them to abandon devices from competing manufacturers. Ultimately, no third-party cross-platform software integrates as seamlessly into a system as the software in Apple's operating systems. Therefore, no one can compete with the Cupertino tech giant when it comes to supporting continuity features for Apple products and devices sold by other companies.

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