@Apple Change Your Keyboard

Annie Jacob
Sep 10, 2019 · 4 min read

In 2015, Apple began launching their newer and sleeker version of the Macbook Pro, with one of its main features being the new butterfly switch keyboard. However, there have been numerous user complaints about the keyboard’s feel, susceptibility to damage, faulty keys, and double typing. Apple redesigned their keyboards to produce thinner and lighter laptops; the new butterfly switch mechanism was meant to be “more stable, responsive and comfortable.” However, upon closer analysis of the design, we found ways to even further improve the keyboard’s usability.

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