Apple removed the illuminated logo from the MacBook Pro with its 2016 redesign, replacing it with a polished, non-illuminated version. Its return restores one of the laptop’s most recognizable design features after a decade.
We’re glowing with excitement over the new MacBook Pro. You’ve gotta touch it to believe it. https://t.co/BLiGkGaefL
— John Ternus (@johnternus) October 28, 2026
The previous illuminated logo used light from the display’s backlight. OLED displays illuminate individual pixels without a separate backlight, so the new model requires a different approach to lighting the logo.
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