Apple has revived the iconic glowing Apple logo on the lid of its new MacBook Pro models, a feature absent since 2016. The return coincides with the introduction of thinner devices featuring tandem OLED displays, which save space by eliminating traditional backlight layers. This technological shift allowed Apple to reintroduce the backlit logo without compromising the laptop’s slim profile. The logo, once a signature of Apple portables, was phased out as devices became thinner, but the new display technology has made its comeback possible. The glowing emblem will once again be visible in classrooms, events, and on stages worldwide.
The original backlit logo functioned by using the display’s backlight to illuminate a translucent plastic cutout in the shape of the Apple logo. While symbolic rather than technical, it became a beloved identifier for Mac users. Its removal in 2016 was seen as a loss by long-time fans. Now, with the new MacBook Pro models featuring PROLED XDR screens, Apple has found a way to bring the logo back. The 14-inch model’s screen is half a millimeter thinner, and the 16-inch version is nearly a millimeter thinner than previous generations. The return of the glowing logo may also reflect a shift in leadership, with John Ternus potentially influencing the decision.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing