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  Apple Issues Urgent Warning: Why You Should Never Cover Your MacBook Camera Apple has issued a critical warning to millions of MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro users: Stop using physical camera covers. While these sliding plastic covers are popular for privacy, Apple warns that they are a leading cause of permanent, expensive screen damage. As of April 2026 , Apple has reaffirmed this stance, citing the "tight tolerances" of modern Retina displays. If you value your screen—and your wallet—here is everything you need to know about this urgent alert. The Danger: Why Camera Covers Kill Screens The design of a MacBook is a feat of engineering, but it is also incredibly fragile. The gap between the keyboard and the display when the laptop is closed is microscopic. 1. Pressure and Cracking Apple explains that because the clearance is so thin, even a "paper-thin" plastic slider creates enough displacement to put immense pressure on the glass. Whe...