Apple isn’t one of those companies that publicly declare the failure of its inventions or projects. This changed when the new MacBook Pro was announced because Apple had to finally get rid of the Touch Bar as the new and updated MacBook doesn’t support it anymore. But the real question is, what made the company take such a huge step?
Several Factors are behind to stop Why Apple Removed The MacBook’s Touch Bar?
The story so far
The Touch Bar in MacBook was announced in 2016 for the first time and made its way soon after, which seemed great. The idea behind the Touch Bar was simple. Apple replaced the traditional function keys placed at the top of the keyboard with a dynamic small screen that changed according to the application running or your needs. However, half a decade later, these small screens failed and were removed.
Apple’s excuse to remove the Touch Bar
Apple never went to great lengths to discuss why their Touch Bar project failed, and maybe because it is possible that it failed because of their own fault. They came out with a silly excuse during their October event and moved on because users were expecting this move anyway. Of course, almost everyone knew this was coming, so it didn’t require a lot of explanation.
The Real Reasons
While Apple never declared the actual reasons why the Touch Bar project failed, here are the real reasons, according to users and experts:
Lack of Support from Apple
The Touch Bar project didn’t fail because of one big mistake but a few small ones. One of the main reasons is that Apple had no improvements or follow-ups after the Touch Bar was launched. Another was that although the Touch Bar was invented to make things faster and easier for the users, they never trusted or relied on it, mainly because of the inefficiencies.
Limited Reach
According to many users, the Touch Bar was only a gimmick that made the MacBook Pros more expensive. Also, the Touch Bars were only available in MacBook Pro. While the company did sell numerous MacBook Pros, they only made a portion of Apple’s device because of which the developers didn’t pay much attention to keep on updating it to keep it relevant.
Annoying to many
From its inception, many users considered the Touch Bar in MacBook Pro a nuisance and had a hard time getting used to it. It worked by touch combined with typing, which was an awkward mix that many users never accepted. Many professional users using the high-end MacBook Pro also found it difficult to adjust the Touch Bar as they were used to the traditional; typing keys.
The Cost
The price of the MacBook Pro is already on the higher side, and with the addition of Touch Bars in the latest versions, they have gotten even more expensive. The users didn’t welcome this move, especially for a feature that isn’t everyone’s favorite. Also, fitting the Touch Bar in the new model of MacBook Pro would have taken a lot of effort as they are smaller in size.
Conclusion
For most MacBook Pro users, getting rid of the Touch Bar was one of the best decisions made by Apple. All the above-mentioned reasons show the actual reason why Apple had to do away with the touch bars. Furthermore, this move showed maturity on the part of Apple as they didn’t hold on to their mistake just because they didn’t want to be proved wrong. This indicates that Apple has finally taken notes from the users and is moving ahead with a more practical approach.
