In the years since Apple launched its butterfly keyboard on the 12-inch MacBook in 2015, customers have reported various issues — some involving keys that register twice when tapped once ...

(1) A laptop keyboard from IBM that was known for its ergonomics. See TrackWrite. See also Butterfly computer. (2) An ultra-thin keyboard from Apple for its MacBook laptops starting in 2015.

Apple is planning to axe the controversial butterfly keyboard that has been causing issues for consumers for years in favor of a new design, according to a recent report from TF International ...

Apple has ended free repairs for butterfly keyboard issues on MacBooks from 2015-2019. The butterfly keyboard defects led to legal action and criticism from users. Apple switched to scissor switch ...

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Apple introduced a redesigned MacBook Pro in late 2016 featuring a "butterfly" keyboard mechanism, which aims to provide "more responsive and comfortable typing," Apple said at the time.

Apple completely redesigned the MacBook keyboard in a 12-inch model that launched in 2015. The larger keys had less travel, and responded to light taps thanks to each key's fragile "butterfly ...

Apple has said it's aware that a small number of users are having issues with the third-generation butterfly keyboard, which can be found on products like the 2018 MacBook Pro and new MacBook Air.