Apple's New Matte Black MacBook- Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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[{"selector":"#anim-02215c1e-59d6-4043-894a-9e6669a5b641","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-67c14544-4607-48c9-aea4-6ca9f6a30ae7","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] A Nod to the Past – MacBook Air has the Midnight shade, inspired by iPhone 13 and 14. – The Matte Black iPhone 7 from 2016 had a smudge-resistant finish on its aluminum frame. -MacBook Pro features the popular Space Gray.

[{"selector":"#anim-f368195f-e404-4222-bd10-74aa1db3d7ae","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5bee9611-3e89-4656-b411-a0087da77ea8","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] What Lies Ahead – Potential matte black MacBook launch could breathe new life into the product line. – Many users seek a departure from the familiar Space Gray. – Tech community eagerly awaits Apple's translation of this patent into a tangible product. – Timing of this release sparks curiosity. -iPhone 15 series launch this September 15th,

[{"selector":"#anim-d46035e1-5301-468a-9c0a-8c373c89a744","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9efc335e-3cda-42a9-a62f-ef7d38203dec","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] What is the new matte black MacBook about? Apple has filed patents hinting at a new matte black finish for MacBooks, aiming for a shade that minimizes light reflection and ensures a consistent hue from all angles.

[{"selector":"#anim-096935d9-5509-499a-9793-0fcb1cd6deed","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e8bd4e47-fb5e-47e3-a110-e8034ecd105d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] How is this colour different from previous MacBook colours? This new matte black is designed to absorb light and appear true black. It’s distinct from the current Space Gray and borrows its texture and finish from Apple’s previous endeavour’s with the iPhone 7.

[{"selector":"#anim-2efe286a-bbd3-4bcf-a4e1-7bd08aabd3f4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a0044e85-ccf3-4763-8daa-6f9994f37c5e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] What technology is behind this new colour? The patent details a unique anodized layer on the laptop, which includes “nano-scale tubes filled with colour particles”. The surface also has peaks and pits of varying depths to enhance the shade’s consistency.

[{"selector":"#anim-176cefbd-46d6-470c-80c7-f6c68864fb88","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f1f66687-ca48-4727-b5ae-602e943b24aa","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] When can we expect this new MacBook colour in stores? While the patent has been filed, there’s no official confirmation on when or if this colour will make it to production. Apple aficionados should keep an eye out for future product launches.