Although it sounds like a joke at first, before the release of the new MacBook Pro, some people still mentioned it or were equipped with a notch similar to the iPhone 12. At the same time, a Reddit netizen also cited supply chain news. It stated in the post that the new MacBook Pro will use a standard size notch, rather than the slightly narrowed version on the iPhone 13.
Compared with the Face ID sensor and TrueDepth camera embedded in the iPhone bangs, the MacBook Pro should be replaced with a 1080p webcam + True Tone sensor + a microphone for radio. In addition to the notch at the top of the screen, it is said that Apple cannot make the MacBook Pro have the same frame thickness, and the 2022 MacBook Air can’t escape either.
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In terms of screen resolution, Reddit netizens emphasized that the new 14/16-inch MacBook is 3024×1964 and 3456×2234, respectively. If you omit the 74-pixel height occupied by the notch gap, you will be left with 3024×1890 or 3456×2160 (aspect ratio 16:10). In terms of software, it is not yet clear how macOS will deal with the notch and its surrounding elements, after all, it will at least cause a certain encroachment on the display area of the menu bar.
Another rumor mentioned on the Internet indicates that the entire C-side keyboard area of the new MacBook Pro has become black, which is the biggest visual change since the one-piece body design more than 10 years ago. The third unconfirmed rumor also claims that the MacBook Pro has become thicker to accommodate larger fans. As for the truth, it remains to be announced by Apple during the Unleashed online press conference.