Apple’s latest product announcements included a new camera feature for the 2021 iPad Pro, which could have value for faculty who record lectures. The front camera array has an additional wide-angle camera. The new Center Stage feature allows the camera to pan and zoom to keep speakers centered in the screen as they move around. (Update: I have seen conflicting reports about the placement of the front camera and whether it remains on the short side like a phone or has moved to the long side like a laptop. The PC World article mentions the change to the long side, but most others say the location is unchanged.)

According to bloggers at MacRumors, this feature will not be exclusive to Apple services like FaceTime, but should be available to third-parties like Zoom as well.

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-with-m1-chip-and-stunning-liquid-retina-xdr-display/

https://www.macrumors.com/2021/04/21/ipad-pro-center-stage-camera-third-party-apps/

https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/687793/ipad-pro-2021-5-standout-features-make-best-tablet-even-better/

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