The MacBook Pro and iMac lines already received those last two features in updates earlier this year.Īpple first introduced its backlit keyboard technology as a top-of-the-line feature in the 17-inch model of its PowerBook G4 notebook, later adding it to the rest of the Pro notebook line.
One notable removal that accompanied the MacBook Air's overhaul last October was the nixing of the backlit keyboard-the feature that lights up the keys so you can see them in the dark.Īccording to AppleInsider, the eyeball-friendly feature is making a comeback in the much-expected refresh of the MacBook Air line, which is the same update that's expected to bring Intel's Sandy Bridge Core i series processors, along with a Thunderbolt port to bring high-speed I/O connectivity. It happens in software, and it happens in the company's computers, too. It's not unusual for Apple to remove features in new versions of things.
