Apple’s reputation is about bringing the best hardware to consumers, yet for years the webcam on its laptops have been a shadow of those found in its other devices. To say that the MacBook Air’s webcam is acceptable in the second quarter of 2020 would need a very wide definition of acceptable. Look beyond Apple’s smartphones and you find the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra sporting a 40 megapixel camera. If you look at the iPhone 11, you get a 12 megapixel selfie camera that sports a wide angle lens. It is unlikely that the battery will need a replacement in 3 years, and a hardshell case is a cheap solution for accidents, especially for students who buy MBA for 899. The 2020 edition of the workhorse tablet (the one that Apple is promoting as ‘a real computer’) comes with a 7 megapixel selfie camera that can shoot 1080p video. AppleCare+ for MacBook Air is not worth it because the warranty cost (249) adds 25 to the MacBook Air price (999). (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty ImagesĬompare that to the iPad Pro that was launched at the same time. such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. The recall is for 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops sold between September 2015 and February 2017. MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, even the iMac, all have that 720p webcam.

Apple announced a recall of an estimated 432,000 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops due to concerns of overheating batteries that could catch fire. CORTE MADERA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: The MacBook Pro laptop is displayed at an Apple Store on June.

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