A wild MacBook Pro rumor claims that Apple has added a notch at the top of the display, although the laptops won\u2019t support Face ID.<\/b>
\nApple will unveil the big 2021 MacBook Pro refresh on Monday during a virtual press event that might also bring buyers brand new AirPods 3. We already think we know what to expect from the MacBook Pro redesign and hardware upgrade. But even so, a report surprised fans a few days ago when we learned the redesigned MacBooks might feature a significant display upgrade \u2014 support for 120Hz refresh rates. While the screen upgrade makes sense, we have another last-minute MacBook Pro leak that seems sketchy at best. Some people claim that the M1X MacBook Pro models will feature a notch like the iPhone. Apple introduced the infamous notch with the iPhone X in 2017. The company kept the exact same screen design compromise in place until this year. The iPhone 13 also features a notch, but it\u2019s slightly narrower and taller than before. Apple needs this screen cutout to house the FaceTime camera and all the TrueDepth camera components that make Face ID authentication possible. The notch is a trade-off between an all-screen design and the 3D face recognition system that nobody else in the industry can match. The notch is also a signature design feature that separates the iPhone from Android phones. Face ID came to the iPad Pro after the iPhone, but there\u2019s no notch on the tablet. That\u2019s because the iPad Pros feature much larger bezels around the screen. Bringing Face ID to the MacBook seems like the next logical move for Apple. While there\u2019s certainly plenty of bezel space to accommodate the Face ID components, the MacBook has another problem. The lid that houses the display is very thin. It\u2019s a lot thinner than the iPhone and iPad Pro. As you might have surmised, it\u2019s too thin for the camera components in the Face ID system. Reports earlier this week said the redesigned MacBook Pro will have thinner bezels than before. Apple will eliminate the logo that\u2019s been present at the bottom of the screen on every MacBook Air and Pro model. But those reports didn\u2019t mention a notch. Without Face ID in the picture, the only reason to include a notch in the MacBook Pro display is to max out the display area without actually removing the webcam. The camera will feature 1080p resolution, according to recent rumors. According to MacRumors, the MacBook Pro notch rumors come from two sources. One of them is a Chinese Weibo user. The other is a Redditor, who says they\u2019ve been following Apple rumors for years and the first MacBook Pro notch rumors appeared some 60 days ago. The Redditor claims that several distinct sources have mentioned the notch recently. Moreover, they think Apple\u2019s recently leaked resolutions for the 14-inch and 16-inch displays might also support the notch claim: Even with the notch, the MacBook Pro won\u2019t have an \u201call-screen\u201d design. The bottom bezel will be thicker than the others, the Redditor says. The Reddit leak says the MacBook Pro notch includes the 1080p camera, TrueTone sensors, and a microphone. But you won\u2019t find any Face ID components in it. Apple might use the same notch on the MacBook Air, which is getting a big redesign next year. Finally, the Redditor provided more details about the MacBook Pro redesign aside from the notch. The keyboard will supposedly not have a TouchBar, and it will be all black. The Touch ID fingerprint sensor stays in place and gets a backlight like the regular keys, so users can locate it with ease. As for the port arrangement, the left side of the MacBook Pro is said to feature a new MagSafe connector, two USB-C Thunderbolt ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack. On the right, you\u2019ll get the HDMI, SD, and a third USB-C port. Interestingly, charging the MacBook Pro is possible via MagSafe or USB-C. The MacBook Pro should feature a thicker, heavier body and a less curvy chassis. The laptop will also feature two big fans, according to the Redditor. We\u2019ll only have to wait until Monday to see if any of these claims pan out, especially the notch rumor.<\/p>\n