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Apple Tests Edge Light in macOS 26.2 Beta to Turn Mac Displays Into Virtual Ring Lights

Developers can try the feature now ahead of a planned public release of macOS 26.2 in December.

Overview

  • Edge Light runs on Apple silicon Macs, with an option for automatic activation on 2024 or newer models when low light is detected.
  • The effect works across FaceTime and major third‑party video apps and supports internal or external cameras as well as the Studio Display.
  • Apple's Neural Engine identifies face position and size while the Image Signal Processor tunes brightness to match ambient conditions.
  • Users can adjust brightness and color temperature, and the border recedes as the pointer approaches to keep screen controls accessible.
  • The virtual light sits above the desktop and windows and does not appear in screenshots during use.