New Apple MacBook Pro 2021 to finally fix the laptop's biggest problem

Apple's M1 chips have proven to be game-changers for the MacBook, turning both the Air and the Pro into absolute powerhouses when it comes to speed and efficiency. But there's one area where the MacBook really isn't up to scratch in 2021. 

If you're one of the many MacBook users who've found themselves lost in a mire of video calls over the last year, you'll know that the webcam is, er, not incredible. But new reports suggest the upcoming new MacBook Pro will finally take things up a gear. It might be among the best laptops for graphic design, but at 720p, the current MacBook Pro's webcam is less than ideal.

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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