Discussions surrounding Apple's MacBook Pro laptop have reignited. This time, the interest is not only driven by the new processor or improved display but also by the Apple logo displayed on the device's back panel. A teaser video from Apple CEO John Ternus has raised user questions about the possible return of the old glowing logo.
Apple previously used a glowing logo on its MacBooks, which set them apart from other laptops. However, the company later abandoned this feature and began using a standard logo. Despite this, many Apple fans continue to discuss the glowing logo and wish for its return to the MacBook.
Currently, the company has not officially confirmed the return of the glowing logo; these discussions are based on assumptions made after watching the teaser video. The main question is what innovations Apple plans to introduce in future MacBook Pro models and whether the way these laptops are used might change.
The video published by John Ternus demonstrates a surface resembling a lit area and a laptop. This has led to speculation about potential significant changes in the MacBook Pro design. Simultaneously, discussions have begun regarding the possible return of the glowing Apple logo to the back panel of older MacBooks.
In the past, the logo on older MacBooks glowed due to the light from the laptop screen, serving as a recognizable brand element for a long time. Later, Apple replaced this design with a standard logo on the rear of the casing. This is why the return of the glowing logo has become a topic of interest for Mac users, although the teaser contains no explicit signs confirming this feature, and it should currently be viewed as a possibility.
Parallel to the discussion about the glowing logo, hopes have risen for the release of the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen. According to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the company may present new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that could support OLED displays and touchscreens.
If this happens, the way users interact with the MacBook Pro could change drastically. Currently, users mainly rely on the keyboard and trackpad to work with the screen. With the introduction of a touchscreen, they will be able to perform some tasks by touching the screen itself. For example, when editing photos, it will be easier to select specific areas, use interface elements on the screen, or quickly zoom in. However, this will depend on how Apple integrates the touchscreen with macOS.
Reports suggest that Apple may introduce touch input not as a replacement for the keyboard and trackpad, but as an additional method of operation, allowing users to work as on a regular laptop.
There is also discussion about the possibility of equipping new MacBook Pros with OLED displays. Some existing MacBook Pro models use the Liquid Retina XDR display. OLED technology generates its own light in each pixel, providing deeper black colors and better contrast. This could be useful when watching movies, editing photos, and creating videos, although the actual experience will depend on the display quality and Apple's settings.
Some reports also claim that instead of the old notch above the screen on new MacBook Pros, there might be a Dynamic Island similar to the one on the iPhone. This could change how notifications and other information around the camera are displayed.
It is important to note that Apple already presented the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip on October 27th. Its starting price in India is set at 2,39,900 rupees. Pre-orders will begin on October 28th, and sales start on November 6th.