Apple explains how to dim or turn off the illuminated logo on new MacBook Pro

Key Points

The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR has an illuminated Apple logo.
Apple provides instructions to dim or turn off the logo using Terminal commands.
The method is described as not being available as a setting in the Mac’s Settings app.
A separate Terminal command restores the illuminated logo behavior.

Where coverage differs

The outlets largely agree on the core facts: the illuminated logo is present on the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, it can be turned off, and the approach involves Apple-documented Terminal commands. The main differences are framing and emphasis. Digital Trends and 9to5Mac foreground Apple’s explanation and the official nature of the guidance, while AppleInsider highlights that the logo’s return has prompted complaints and positions the feature as something some users may want to mute. Daring Fireball focuses more narrowly on the specific Terminal workflow and openly stresses the appeal of using Terminal over adding a settings toggle. Based on the provided summaries, no outlet presents different technical steps or figures—differences are about what each piece leads with.

See what each outlet emphasised ↓

Apple is providing instructions for turning off or dimming the illuminated Apple logo on the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR. Apple Support guidance says the setting is not available in the Mac settings interface, but can be changed using Terminal commands.

Across coverage, outlets describe the same basic method: use a Terminal command to disable logo illumination and another command to restore the default behavior. Digital Trends and 9to5Mac both frame the story around Apple’s explanation of how the glowing logo works and the steps Apple recommends to disable it. AppleInsider similarly notes the logo’s return and the existence of users who prefer a more understated look.

Daring Fireball focuses specifically on the Apple Support instructions for turning off the illuminated logo using a particular command, and highlights the practical choice to use Terminal rather than a graphical setting. Overall, outlets agree this is an Apple-documented, command-based workaround for users who want the logo to be less visible.

This summary is generated automatically from the reporting of the outlets listed on this page. Follow their links for the full coverage.

How Outlets Covered This Story

DAR

Daring Fireball

Independent

Apple Support: ‘About the Illuminated Apple Logo on MacBook Pro With PROLED XDR Display’

Daring Fireball leads with Apple Support’s Terminal commands, emphasizing the practical choice to keep control in Terminal rather than a GUI setting.

2 hours ago

APP

AppleInsider News

Independent

How to dim or turn off the glowing Apple logo on the new MacBook Pro

AppleInsider News leads by noting the glowing logo’s return and frames the post as an explanation of how to disable it, adding commentary on user preferences.

4 hours ago

DIG

Digital Trends

Independent

Apple explains how the glowing Apple logo works and how you can turn it off

Digital Trends emphasizes Apple’s explanation of how the glowing logo works, and then follows with the steps to turn it off.

11 hours ago

9TO

9to5Mac

Independent

Apple explains how to turn off the new MacBook Pro’s glowing logo

9to5Mac foregrounds Apple’s official guide and the idea that not all users will want the logo illuminated, centering the instructions.

15 hours ago

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