Apple Might Launch a Matte-Black MacBook in the Future, Hints Patent

Dec. 6, 2020

It seems like Apple is on a roll, filing patents for its upcoming technologies. We recently saw the Cupertino giant file patents for3D touch on the MacBook Pro touch bar,a foldable iMac, andan infrared in-display fingerprint sensor. Now, a recent patent suggests that the company is working on a special matte-black color for its MacBooks.

So, according to the patent,Apple plans to use a special, completely-black materialthat will be able to absorb“generally all visible light”. It will be more like the Vantablack color which is the darkest black in the world as it can absorb 99.965% of light particles.

Now, to achieve this color-scheme on materials like aluminum,Apple will be using a special etching process. This process essentially increases the surface area of a metal surface by creating pores on it. You can check out a magnified image of the said pores right below.

Thisallows the anodized layer to absorb more lightas the light-particles get stuck inside these pores. As a result, you get a true matte-black finish that is super-dark.

Now, the reason for developing such a color-scheme is to reduce the visibility of scratches and damages on surfaces of laptops. Moreover, it will be a welcome change for MacBook owners who are tired of getting slightly different shades of aluminum-colored MacBook devices every year.

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