At this meeting, held on 17th November, Robert demonstrated using an iPhone as a webcam using the Continuity Camera feature and the Desk View mode. We also talked about recent Apple news and members shared a number of topics.
iPhone Webcam
Robert demonstrated using an iPhone as a high quality web cam using Apple’s built in Continuity Camera feature which debuted in macOS Ventura.
Apple have instructions on using the Continuity Camera webcam.
While using the iPhone webcam you can also enable Desk View mode that uses the wide angle camera to mimic an overhead view of the desk in front of you for showing objects or drawings.
We also looked at the other Continuity Camera features including taking photos and scanning documents directly from the iPhone to the Mac.
DavidB mentioned that Iriun Webcam can be used to enable an iPhone as a webcam on an older Mac that doesn’t support Ventura.
Apple News
We discussed recent Apple news including:
- Apple Music Classical coming to iPad.
- The last macOS install discs being discontinued (the installers are still available as a free download).
- Free emergency SOS via satellite being extended for another year for iPhone 14 owners.
- Performance comparisons of M3 Pro and M3 Max Macs.
- App side loading is likely to come to iOS devices in the EU in 2024.
- Apple briefly pauses work on iOS and macOS new features to concentrate on bugs.
Member Topics
- Alan talked about his new Shanling M2s portable music player.
- DavidB mentioned the iOS 17 personal voice feature.
- DavidB talked about Apple and other tech companies filing legal challenges against the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act.
- DaveK mentioned lower cost social tariff internet access for people on certain benefits.