Touch Bar

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The Touch Bar is a small multi-touch-enabled OLED strip that was introduced in 2016 as an alternative to function keys on MacBook Pro models.Comment: Is the Touch Bar a gimmick? Two years in, I think I can safely answer … by Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac. 2018-10-19. It was phased out of the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in October 2021.Game-changing MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max delivers extraordinary performance and battery life, and features the world’s best notebook display, Apple Inc. 2021-10-18. However, the 13-inch MacBook Pro that was announced in June 2022 still retains the Touch Bar.Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip, Apple Inc. 2022-06-06.
==Usage==
When typing, the Touch Bar shows predictions and fonts. More specific functions can be enabled in apps that support the Touch Bar: 
*Notes: The Aa menu is enabled.
*Photos: Thumbnails of photos and videos are displayed.
*Spotify: Progress within a song is displayed.
===Issues===
The Touch Bar received a mixed reception and some complaints over its effect on battery life. After limited adoption by 3rd-party developers, Apple decided to reinstate classic tactile function keys on larger MacBook Pro models in 2021.Why Apple Got Rid Of The 2021 MacBook Pro's Touch Bar by Jow Maring, Screen Rant. 2021-10-18.What is the "real-world" battery life of the "Mid-2017" Touch Bar MacBook Pro models? How does the battery life compare to the models replaced?, EveryMac. 2019-08-17.
==Videos==
Touch Bar Apps
15 Touch Bar Tips and Tricks for MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro M1 Touch Bar Not Working? How to fix it!
==References==
==External links==
*How to use the Touch Bar on your MacBook Pro at Apple Support
**Use the function keys on MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2022-06-24)
===Articles===
*Touch Bar MacBook Pro FAQ at EveryMac.com (2021-12-13)
*Everything you need to know about the Touch Bar for MacBook Pro by Lory Gil at iMore (2020-05-07)
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