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Apple launches new MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen and M5 chips
Apple has officially released its latest generation of MacBook Pro laptops, available in 14-inch and 16-inch models. A major technical shift for the product line is the introduction of the PROLED XDR display, which utilizes tandem OLED technology. This new panel offers peak HDR brightness of up to 2,000 nits, a contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1, and supports color spaces including P3 and Adobe RGB.
For the first time in the MacBook Pro series, Apple has integrated touch-sensitive sensors directly into the display panel. This allows users to interact with macOS through gestures such as pinching to zoom, scrolling, and tapping, similar to iPad functionality. To support these new capabilities, Apple has redesigned the hinge to minimize vibrations during touch use and replaced the notch with a Dynamic Island.
The new laptops are powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Additionally, the hardware features a return of the illuminated Apple logo on the lid, which can be controlled via third-party software like Backglow or through Terminal commands. The devices are available for purchase globally, with prices in various regions starting around 3,299 euros in Germany and 1,999 dollars in the United States for base M6 configurations.
Alongside the laptops, Apple has updated its accessory lineup, including the return of the World Travel Adapter Kit and new 70W and 140W USB-C power adapters.
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Apple · Backglow · Claude Code · Juan Buis · M5 Max · M5 Pro · MacBook Pro · PROLED XDR
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The glowing logo feature is only compatible with new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays. www.macrumors.com · www.macotakara.jp · news.mydrivers.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Pro version is priced at $9 for a limited time and $15 thereafter. www.macrumors.com · news.mydrivers.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Juan Buis created the Backglow app. www.macrumors.com · www.macotakara.jp · news.mydrivers.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Backglow allows manual adjustment of the Apple logo brightness independently of the display brightness. www.macrumors.com · www.macotakara.jp · news.mydrivers.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple engineered a custom light source to enable the logo to glow without adding thickness to the lid. www.macrumors.com · news.mydrivers.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The app includes a “Breathe” mode that pulses the light like older MacBook sleep indicators. www.macrumors.com · news.mydrivers.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Pro version includes a “Music” mode that syncs the logo light to music beats. www.macrumors.com · www.macotakara.jp · news.mydrivers.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Pro version includes an “Agents” mode that pulses when Claude Code is working. www.macrumors.com · news.mydrivers.com