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Apple's Studio Display XDR Introduces Advanced Color Calibration

3/11/2026

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Apple’s Studio Display XDR introduces Full Calibration, enabling recalibration with professional equipment in a future macOS update.
Apple CMF 2026 is a new color measurement model aimed at improving calibration by addressing limits of the CIE 1931 model.
Each Studio Display XDR will be factory-calibrated using this system while supporting traditional calibration methods.
Apple collaborates with the International Commission on Illumination to establish a broader industry standard for color consistency.

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Story summary

Apple’s Studio Display XDR introduces Full Calibration, enabling recalibration with professional equipment in a future macOS update.
Apple CMF 2026 is a new color measurement model aimed at improving calibration by addressing limits of the CIE 1931 model.
Each Studio Display XDR will be factory-calibrated using this system while supporting traditional calibration methods.
Apple collaborates with the International Commission on Illumination to establish a broader industry standard for color consistency.