Apple may soon release MacBook Pro versions with notch screens.
Apple leaks are usually hard to come by, and this one is definitely one of the most out-there we’ve heard in a long time. Take it with a grain of salt, but multiple related industry sources have hinted at the possibility of a display notch on Cupertino’s upcoming MacBook Pro models. So we’re at least it and taking advantage of the chance to catch up on some other rumours.
As far as we know, Apple will soon unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro range, which will include a new 14-inch and 16-inch model. If history is any guide, we may expect this to happen at their Unleashed event on October 18th. According to previous rumours, the new laptops would include mini-LED screens with much finer backlight zones and the able to attain 1000 nits of brightness. Sources familiar with the actual panel production are now stating that at least one of the two Pro versions will also offer a 120Hz refresh rate, adding to the rumours. Then there’s the issue of a notch in the display.
A new, nearly borderless display design with squared-off corners, similar to the present iPad and iPhone look, is rumoured to be in the works. According to reports, the notch will hold a 1080p camera, a TrueTone sensor, and a microphone. Face ID, which was also expected for the notch, looks to be on hold. The display rabbit hole continues to widen, with some resolution values uncovered in macOS beta files – 3456×2234 and 3024×1964.