News & Reviews:   Apple Studio Display

Apple officially launched its Self Service Repair programme in April this year and expanded it gradually throughout 2022. Now, the company has announced further expansion, with the programme now available for M1-powered Mac desktops as well as the Studio Display.

Apple is reportedly working on multiple new external monitors that are powered by Apple Silicon, including a new version of the Apple Pro Display XDR. This is according to reliable tipster and tech insider Mark Gurman.

Owners of the new Studio Display by Apple are reporting issues with updating the monitor’s firmware to its latest iOS version, with some even being told by Apple Support to send their unit for repair. It is believed that this latest firmware update is to patch an infamous issue regarding the monitor’s below par webcam quality.

The issue was shared by several users on the official Apple Support forum, with many saying that they received an error message when trying to update their monitors. The error in question reads, “Apple Studio Display firmware could not be completed. Try again in an hour. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Apple service provider.”

The Studio Display which was first announced by Apple during tis ‘Peek Performance’ event earlier this month is now available for purchase at the Apple Store. In fact, some customers have already gotten their hands on the new smart monitor by Apple.

However, based on early reviews of the Studio Display, two bad things stood out. One is the lacklustre webcam quality which Apple has promised to fix, while the other one being its apparently non-removable power cable.

Just a week after the 27-inch Studio Display was released by Apple, users are already complaining about the monitor’s lacklustre webcam quality. Most of the criticism came from reviewers who got their hands on the product a little earlier than the public.

Following the complaints, Apple has since released a statement saying that the monitor’s camera is ‘not behaving as expected’. Furthermore, as reported by Input, Apple stressed that a software update is currently in the works to fix the issue, though no release date has been given just yet.

Back in January, it was rumoured that Apple could be working on a new monitor to replace the Pro Display XDR. Some people might think that Apple wants to appeal to a wider audience with a more affordable product. But that Apple also seems to have another monitor that's in development if sources are to be believed.