Why The MacBook's Glowing Apple Logo Was Removed

Back in 2015, Apple introduced the 12-inch MacBook. The first model ever to feature an Apple logo that didn’t light up. And since then, the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air have also received the same treatment. This caused some controversy, since the glowing Apple logo has been around for over two decades and has become an iconic design element of Apple’s notebooks. So why was the illuminated Apple logo removed? Well, that’s exactly what I’ll explain in this video.

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[AppleExplained]

I apologize for my voice, I'm currently sick but still wanted to upload for you guys 🤧 – Greg

[Oscar-wjhc]

The glowing apple was probably the most iconic detail they could put on their devices

[jasonlast]

The way that is so softly turns on as you raise the screen up; God I will miss this tiny aesthetic.

[the.violin.noobie]

What I really miss are the battery level on the side of the mac (that worked even if the macbook was turned off) and the little light that told us if it was on or off. Now with the new macbooks that turn on when you open it, or press any key, you cannot know if it is turned off or on if you don't... turn it on. Really it's a huge fail when it was so good before!

[timothymalaspino]

The glowing apple was so iconic. I’ve had macs all my life but the first MacBook I ever bought was the 2017 MacBook. It was good but too small and had too little space on it. I wanted something bigger and better so I ended up going from a 2017 MacBook to a 2015 MacBook Pro. One for the 15.4 inch screen plus more space but the glowing apple is by far my favorite thing on it. Can’t believe they got rid of it. I hope they bring it back eventually.

[CubeartAnimations]

Notice how these videos go straight to the point and don’t drag the topic out for 10 minutes, subscribed

[jasminep]

honestly the glowing logo is the only thing i miss from my old pro. i'm happy that i have a new computer but it was a cool feature

[aegonthedragon]

Really miss that glowing light, just gave the machine so much more personality than a barely visible piece of metal. It even had an unintended function in telling if your backlight is blown by shining light through it.

[lacosta]

Maybe if Apple for once didn’t just focus on making the MacBook incredibly thin, they could have more unique features like this again

[LosDefinit]

I like how the 3rd reason was they don’t have to impress you anymore lmao

[iGotAux]

If Steve was still with us, he’d want Apple to fix the screen issue without taking out the apple light

[aaronfisher]

I liked the glowing logo, it looked cool. But the older I get the more I’ve really came to love the minimalist look. Sleek and simple gets me every time and I think Apple is doing a great job of it. Their products look, and feel high quality

[theoneandonly]

I love your videos. Especially the music in the background

[Pandurz]

My MacBook Pro from 2013 has been so good to me, I haven’t had the need to look at newer models. I didn’t realize they got rid of the glowing logo, that’s so sad. Mine still feels like it’s super lux looking to me because of it. Steve Jobs really knew how to make tech subtly beautiful and enticing to look at, I’m glad I got to enjoy that era.

[ariaxoxo]

I still have my Macbook from 2017 with the glowing Apple and i am holding on to it until they bring the glowing Apple back. Please pray for my little one that it will continue to work for the next years

[sinby]

I don't mind the new logo, probably because I have a 2017 model but I thought it was cool originally and am lowkey jealous of those with macs that do have the glowing logo, but both design choices are valid. My only complaint about the new logo is they chose a smooth metal that, if you don't clean it occasionally, becomes obviously not shiny if you don't use a case lol

[StereotypedMe_]

Glowing logo will have a comeback next decade, history repeats

[InfraReddest]

The glowing apple logo actually had a functional upside as well. When the backlight on the screen would inevitably go out, you could shine a light through the apple logo to see if the screen was actually on, thus confirming the issue of a bad backlight.

[Loki_Aniruddha]

Simply using a RGB lighting cable to indirectly illuminate the logo would have solved both the problems. This would have also provided the users with the option to change the colour or control a lighting pattern, just like gaming laptops do. That would have been really cool.

[FlN]

Well, atleast they listened and brought back the mag safe for newer macs