When we reviewed Apple’s $1,599 Studio Display one thing immediately jumped out: its built-in webcam is bad. Apple spokesperson Jennie Orphanopoulos told The Verge in an email that the company’s latest beta release of macOS Monterey 12.4 includes new firmware for the monitor to address “camera tuning, improved noise reduction, contrast, and framing.” The new software is available for developers now with a public beta version rolling out later today.

Is that enough change to make your average Zoom call look better than… this? Anyone in the beta program who owns one can find out soon.

The Studio Display’s image quality is inexcusable given the price — and…

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