During its announcement of its new 'Continuity Camera,' Apple unveiled another useful accessory called 'The Belkin,' which is able to turn users' phones into a powerful webcam. The accessory uses MagSafe technology and a simple hook design to allow users to attach their phones to the back of their laptops.
The Belkin works with the majority of Apple's computers, including MacBook Air models made after 2018 and the 13-, 14-, 15-, and 16-inch MacBook Pros. It also works with the 12-inch MacBook Retina.
Both the black and white versions of the Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks are available through Apple's website. However, the Continuity Camera and its supporting macOS update won't arrive until October 24.
Image Credit: The Belkin
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mountable Smartphone Webcams
- The ability to turn a smartphone into a webcam creates opportunities for new accessories and software.
- Magsafe Technology
- The use of MagSafe technology in accessories presents opportunities for product development and improved user experiences.
- Continuity Camera
- The integration of the Continuity Camera with new accessories presents opportunities for seamless workflow integration and improved productivity.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Consumer Electronics
- The ability to use smartphones as webcams creates opportunities for new and innovative accessories and software within the consumer electronics industry.
- Computer Hardware
- The use of MagSafe technology in new accessories presents opportunities for improved and innovative computer hardware products.
- Software Development
- The integration of the Continuity Camera with new accessories presents opportunities for software development that seamlessly integrates with hardware for improved user experiences.
