After leaving the latest beta of macOS 26.1traces of code have been detected that could indicate that Apple's next release, the Pro Display XDR 2, would have a central camera incorporated into the same device, as if it were a Mac.
There is not much information about it, but if Apple is testing code for that type of device, it is because it has probably already incorporated one, and wants to see if everything works according to its plans, so the rumor could become reality.
Pro Display XDR 2 with webcam?
Apple has just released the third beta of macOS 26.1 for developers, and in its code clues have been discovered about a possible new external monitor: Pro Display XDR 2, something expected and not surprising, but it does come with an integrated camera.
Among the findings there are references such as “Pro Display XDR Camera” and “Pro Display XDR Desk View Camera”suggesting that this model could integrate Center Stage technology, to keep the face centered in video calls, as well as Desk View-type functionality to show your face along with a top view of the desktop.
The current Pro Display XDR monitor, released in 2019, does not feature a camera or speakers, despite its high entry price. On the other hand, the 27-inch Studio Display monitor does include a camera with Center Stage and speakers, and came out in 2022 as a more “complete” option, so we are not surprised, at all, that the second version of the Pro also has something similar.
Apple is known to be developing at least two new external monitorsso this Pro Display XDR 2 could be one of them (or a renewal of both models). Since it has been almost six years since the launch of the first model, many users were waiting for an update. It is true that it is a simple screen, and that its quality is so high that it is not very necessary that it have been released before, but not having speakers, or this camera, is a sin due to its cost, falling behind other alternatives.
It's unclear when Apple will announce this new monitor, but it will most likely be unveiled soon. The final version of macOS 26.1 also It is expected to be released soonso we could see it before the end of the year. It is clear that if they are testing it in this version of the system, it is because they will soon launch it, although we will see its price and other features, since they are not products for everyone, and this could make the difference between success and failure.
And you, do you think it was necessary to put a camera on the screen, or is it something that computers should have? It is curious, but the truth is that it is very practical, since it is not necessary to have an external one, and if we connect a Mac Mini or another device that does not have one, there is no need to buy it separately, so it seems like a very original idea to me, although if the price of the monitor increases a lot, not so much. We will be attentive to see what Apple reveals to us, and we will bring it to you. Leave us a comment with your opinion.
