Apple’s next-gen MacBook Pro batteries could be further boosted by even more efficient backlighting on the upcoming notebook models.
According to a report from DigiTimes, Apple is working towards using brighter miniLEDs for its next-gen MacBook Pro displays. The units are expected to be more efficient, but won’t increase the brightness level of the displays.
Current MacBook Pro models use IPS LCD screens with miniLED backlighting – that is, a large number of very small white LEDs.
According to sources close to the story, Apple is expected to ship new models of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks in the fourth quarter of 2023, complete with miniLED backlighting that can increase the display brightness by 10 percent compared to the first-generation specifications.
Instead of utilizing this extra power to boost its maximum display brightness, Apple is rumored to be dialing down the power to retain the same brightness level as today’s models. That would reduce the power consumption of the backlight, and therefore increase battery life.
The sources indicated that the goal of this brightness enhancement was not meant to improve picture quality, but to save power and improve battery life. It’s unknown as to exactly when Apple might ship the new MacBook Pro notebooks, and the company could be building up a stock prior to a 2024 launch. Sources have also indicated that customers won’t be able to get their hands on the new machines until next year.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.