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I have not used the Touch Bar, yet I agree that's a gimmick. The problem is that it needs software support. Which means adoption. And that's a problem, since i
by outworlder 10y ago
I have not used the Touch Bar, yet I agree that's a gimmick.
The problem is that it needs software support. Which means adoption. And that's a problem, since it is only rolling out in the newest MBPs. Had the entire line been refreshed, developers would at least count on it being there and could justify allocating resources supporting it.
Also, what's the external keyboard for, now?
I disagree that Macbooks need touch screens. Touchscreen ergonomics are terrible, unless you change the form factor.
- glhaynes 10y agoIt's easy in Xcode to pop up a simulation of the Touch Bar for Macs that don't have them. Obviously not as good as the real thing, but I expect we'll see at least basic Touch Bar use become a standard feature very rapidly.