Will the touch bar ever come back?

I am interested in buying a new MacBook Pro but all the updated versions out now do not have the Touch Bar. My current MacBook has it and I love it very much. Do we know if it will ever make a comeback? I do not want to purchase a new computer if it has a chance of coming back. Thanks.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jun 2, 2023 11:06 AM

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Oct 16, 2023 3:42 AM in response to bradleyk27

I am a touchbar addict. Without it every Mac looks and feels incomplete. I would love the 14, 15 and 16 variants of Mac to have the Touch Bar. The only reason I have not purchased the new ones till date and still using my 2016 Touch Bar version. And Apple is right now forcing people to buy the new mac's by dropping support for the 2016 dec variants after Monterey. Apple should know that people once used to the Touch Bar won't opt for lame buttons only keyboards layouts

Oct 24, 2023 12:49 AM in response to bradleyk27

I own a 16” MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar I purchased in 2020 and I LOVE IT! I’m Extremely Disappointed that Apple decided to not include it on the new 16” Pro Models with the M Processors because of some complaints from individuals that didn’t like it. What about us that do? Why can’t they make two versions? One with, And one without the Touch Bar. I would love to experience the capabilities of Apples new M Processor, But feel that Apple regressed by going back to the old school top keys, Instead of progressing with the innovative technology they created. SHAME ON YOU APPLE! Please bring back the Touch Bar, Or at least bring it back as an option for us that Love It!

Oct 24, 2023 6:42 AM in response to kevjazzele

kevjazzele wrote:

I own a 16” MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar I purchased in 2020 and I LOVE IT! I’m Extremely Disappointed that Apple decided to not include it on the new 16” Pro Models with the M Processors because of some complaints from individuals that didn’t like it. What about us that do? Why can’t they make two versions? One with, And one without the Touch Bar. I would love to experience the capabilities of Apples new M Processor, But feel that Apple regressed by going back to the old school top keys, Instead of progressing with the innovative technology they created. SHAME ON YOU APPLE! Please bring back the Touch Bar, Or at least bring it back as an option for us that Love It!

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Yes, of course Apple should feel deeply ashamed that they can't be all things to all people.

Oct 24, 2023 1:38 PM in response to bradleyk27

The touch bar was one of the finest features of MacBook Pro machinI've never updated my 2016 15 inch Macbook Pro because Apple downgraded it into a lousy keyboard based system. When they brought it back to the 13 inch MacBook Pro I was anxiously waited for its return to the 14, 16 and the MacBook Air 15 inch. I believe Apple does not think outside the box for the benefit of its customers, but for the sake of their own egos

Oct 24, 2023 2:10 PM in response to mexcelle

mexcelle wrote:

The touch bar was one of the finest features of MacBook Pro machinI've never updated my 2016 15 inch Macbook Pro because Apple downgraded it into a lousy keyboard based system. When they brought it back to the 13 inch MacBook Pro I was anxiously waited for its return to the 14, 16 and the MacBook Air 15 inch. I believe Apple does not think outside the box for the benefit of its customers, but for the sake of their own egos

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Apparently, the Touchbar Macs didn't sell as well as the ones without. Also, they were more expensive to repair.

Oct 24, 2023 3:35 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Yes I did post my concerns on Apple feedback, I feel that Apple should have done more to promote and further develop the technology instead of just abandoning it. Just as lots of individuals voiced their dislike for the Touch Bar feature, I felt I should voice my opinion as to liking it. The fact that I spent almost $4,000 on my MacBook, And when I upgrade in the future, I’m sure I’ll spend at least that much on a new one, I feel that entitles me to voice my opinion regarding features I would like to see on the product. I realize it’s up to Apple whether or not they’ll put the Touch Bar back on the MacBook, It gives me satisfaction to at least voice my concerns, And hopefully if enough of us give them feedback. It might make a difference.

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