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We got an inverted T arrow key layout on the new MBPs. 👍 I’m also wondering why the iMac Magic Keyboard didn’t get the inverted T arrow key layout.
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Most importantly, the new MacBook Pros’ keyboard has an inverted-T arrow key layout, which begs the question—what the hell happened with the M1 iMac’s Magic Keyboard, Apple?
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The new 14” and 16” MBP have code names of j314 & j316. And they have model numbers: A2442 & A2485. The M1 Pro might be T818. Beats Fit Pro are B494 and AirPods 3 are B688.
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New “Scale to fit below built-in camera” compatibility mode. “On Macs that include a camera housing in the screen bezel, the system provides a compatibility mode to prevent apps from unintentionally putting content in the region the housing occupies.” developer.apple.com/documentation/
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macOS Hides the Notch on New MacBook Pro in Full-Screen Mode macrumors.com/2021/10/18/mac by @SamiFathi_
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Found more information on the high power power mode in the macOS RC: “Your Mac will optimize performance to better support resource-intensive tasks. This may result in louder fan noise.”
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Mentions of High Power Mode Possibly for New MacBook Pros Again Found in macOS Monterey macrumors.com/2021/10/18/mac by @julipuli
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Question for reviewers: what happens when you connect a 140W adapter to a new MBP via a USB-C to USB-C cable? I imagine it maxes out at 100W because that is what the cable is rated for.
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And there is the scale to fit get info notch checkbox I mentioned earlier.
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Apple Reveals ‘Scale to Fit’ Setting to Prevent a Mac App’s Menu Bar Items From Being Hidden Under Notch macrumors.com/2021/10/28/sca by @rsgnl
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