# Apple revives MacBook logo lighting but sticks with white LEDs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apple-should-have-made-the-macbook-logo-rgb/
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T14:33:46+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1032550/apple-macbook-pro-proled-xdr-lid-logo-led-rgb-colors
- Topics: Business, Companies

## Key points

- Apple revived the illuminated MacBook logo.
- Four white LEDs power it, with brightness synced to the screen.
- RGB customisation would be fun but is not available.

## Summary

Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro has revived the illuminated lid logo, a feature last seen on older MacBooks, and drawn attention for its nostalgic appeal. The writer argues Apple missed an opportunity by using white LEDs instead of colour-changing RGB lights, which could have added a playful touch.

The logo uses four white LEDs, with brightness controlled by software to match the screen. Users can switch it off or animate it with a third-party app, but the LEDs are difficult to reach: iFixit’s teardown damaged the screen, making colour modifications risky on a laptop priced at $3,000. The article suggests future MacBook Air or MacBook Neo models could bring more experimentation.

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