Apple brings back glowing logo on new MacBook Pro

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 10:10 · Archive

Apple has restored the illuminated Apple logo to the rear of the MacBook Pro after removing it from the 2016 redesign. The new 14-inch and 16-inch models bring back the beloved feature that many customers have long wanted.

The return was made possible by the introduction of PROLED XDR displays using OLED technology. Unlike previous MacBook displays that used a separate backlight, OLED panels emit light from individual pixels without requiring a backlight. This technology allowed Apple to incorporate a dedicated light source for the logo within the thinner lid design, without adding extra space or measurable energy consumption.

The logo's brightness is tied to the MacBook Pro's display brightness setting, working the same way as on older illuminated models. When closed, the logo appears as polished metal; when open, it glows bright white. The new MacBook Pro starts at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch model. Pre-orders are now available, with the devices launching on Friday, 6 November.

How it is being reported

• Here's the secret behind the return of the illuminated Apple logo on the back of the new touchscreen MacBook ProThe glowing Apple logo has returned to the back of the MacBook Pro, but how does it glow? Now we know.TechRadar · 29 Oct, 09:52
• Here's a Real-World Look at the New MacBook Pro's Glowing Apple LogoSurprise! The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays have a glowing Apple logo , a beloved feature that was phased out a decade ago. In a hands-on video shared on his YouTube channel UrAvgConsumer, Judner Aura showed off the glowing Apple logo and revealed that its brightness is tied to the MacBook Pro's display brightness. If you turn up the display brightness, the logo gets brighter, and vice versa. The glowing logo worked the same way on older MacBooks. Skip ahead to the one-minute mark of the video to see the glowing Apple logo. Apple never publicly commented on…MacRumors · 28 Oct, 22:24
• Illuminated Apple Logo Returns to MacBook Pro After 10 YearsThe iconic glowing rear Apple logo is returning to the MacBook Pro with the latest model , Apple today announced . 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. The new MacBook Pro…MacRumors · 28 Oct, 17:12

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