AppleInsider March 17, 2026 Rumor

How Apple secures MacBook Neo's camera indicator without a hardware light

Instead of a secure, dedicated indicator light, MacBook Neo just shows a green icon when the camera is in use. Yet years of software engineering effort means the camera "exclave" still can't be hacked. MacBook Neo secures its camera in software For the right audience, the MacBook Neo is a superb buy…

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How Apple secures MacBook Neo's camera indicator without a hardware light

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