Apple introduced a new welcome animation for iOS 26, iPadOS 26 a macOS 26But an attentive user noticed something unusual – MacBook Air in macOS Tahoe video has no notch.
MacBook Air without a cutout? Maybe just a mistake
The user who noticed this interesting fact managed to update to macOS 26 beta 6 capture several screenshots. The same detail is visible in the official version of the video played directly on the device – simply no notch at the top of the display.
This immediately triggered a wave of speculation. While MacBooku Pro The removal of the notch is only mentioned in vague terms and is not expected until around 2027, MacBooku Air There was no mention of such a change.
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Probable explanation
According to available information, the onboarding video was created in Adobe After Effects. It is therefore quite possible that layer with content completely covered the top of the frame MacBooku, and thus the cutout. Another possibility is that Apple he simply chose the cleaner look of the device for this particular video for aesthetic reasons.
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This would mean that this is not a secret leak, but rather a visual choice by the animation creators. However, this small detail has caught the attention of fans. Applu who are constantly looking for hints of future design.
What will be next?
If it's really just about graphic error or intentional video design, it is possible that in macOS 26 beta 7 we will see a corrected version of the onboarding animation with a classic cutout.
Pro those who hope for an early arrival MacBooku Air without notch, but the reality probably won't be that fast. MiniAt least according to current information we will have to wait a few more years for this redesign.
