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macOS 27.3 Adds New 'Pro' Screensaver Inspired by Touchscreen MacBook Pro
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In Short: The latest macOS 27.3 update, released on November 3, 2026, includes a new screensaver called 'Pro Light,' which is inspired by the wallpaper design of the new touchscreen MacBook Pro.
The 'Pro Light' screensaver features metallic-looking lines spelling out the word 'PRO,' with light slowly moving along these lines to illuminate different parts of the text.
According to 9to5Mac, the design is reminiscent of the MacBook Pro's wallpaper, which also features the word 'PRO' in flowing metallic lines.
The new screensaver has been met with mixed reactions. Some users appreciate its cool, futuristic look, while others find it reminiscent of a glitchy, broken screen.
The new MacBook Pro, unveiled at Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28, 2026, marks the first time a MacBook has featured a touchscreen.
The touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and goes up to $3,399 for the 16-inch model, according to Fox News.
The new MacBook Pro also introduces several other features, including a new six-speaker sound system, a 12MP camera, and Thunderbolt 5 support.
AppleInsider reports that the new MacBook Pro is expected to be lighter, a change first reported in 2024.
The update to macOS 27.3 also reflects Apple's ongoing efforts to integrate more shared features between macOS and iPadOS, although a unified operating system is not currently planned.
The new screensaver is part of Apple's tradition of incorporating product names into its wallpapers, as seen in previous releases.
The new MacBook Pro also features a PROLED XDR Display, Dynamic Island, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and up to 24 hours of battery life.
What this adds
The new screensaver is part of a broader update to macOS 27.3, which includes other enhancements and bug fixes.
The mixed reactions to the screensaver highlight the ongoing debate over the aesthetic and functional changes in Apple's latest products.
Background
At its 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28, Apple unveiled the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, marking the first time a MacBook has featured a touchscreen.
Apple has been releasing new products at a rapid pace.
What's confirmed
- Users can expect more shared features between macOS and iPadOS, although Ternus has given no indication that a unified operating system is coming.
What's still developing
- 28, introducing a new way to interact with its laptop.
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- Apple wrapped up a trio of big fall reveals at its "Pro and Tell" event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, including the launch of its first-ever touch-screen MacBook.
- 28 Event: All the Macs and iPads Revealed So Far Things kicked off on Monday with an iPad mini refresh, followed by the M6 iMac and MacBook Pro on Tuesday.
- Every detail of the expected MacBook Pro refresh has been rumored, sometimes for years, as Apple hasn't made even a minor design change since 2022.
- Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every M5 MacBook Air model for Prime Big Deal Days, including both 13-inch and 15-inch models.
- This one is available in three colors on Amazon, and it's accompanied by the 16GB/1TB and 24GB/1TB model for $200 off as well. $200 OFF 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,099.00 $200 OFF 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,399.00 $200 OFF 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,599.00 For the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models, prices start with the 16GB/512GB model for $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00.
- Apple announced its first touchscreen laptop models on Wednesday at an event in Los Angeles.
- CNBC briefly tested both the 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBooks at the event.
- Available in 14.2-inch and 16.3-inch sizes with M5 Pro or M5 Max processors, the new models combine tandem OLED technology with direct touchscreen input.
- For the new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, standard glass is the better default if you work indoors and want a crisp, punchy OLED image.
- Both finishes support the same touchscreen features; nano-texture is an anti-glare choice, not a faster-touch upgrade.