Backglow app adds controls for the MacBook Pro’s glowing Apple logo

Technology · First reported 7 Nov, 20:44 · Updated 21:19

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Backglow lets owners of the new MacBook Pro adjust or switch off its illuminated logo, add a pulsing effect, and—with the paid version—link it to music or Claude Code activity.

The free app offers logo brightness adjustment, a one-click off switch, and a gradual pulsing effect.
The paid Pro version adds music visualization and blinking notifications related to Claude Code; the reported price is $9 for a limited time, rising to $15 later.
The articles describe the logo as illuminated by dedicated lighting rather than the display backlight; one says users can also link its brightness to battery level or keep it lit with the laptop closed.

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Key facts

App: Backglow, created by designer Juan Buis.
Free features: Brightness control, off switch, and a breathing or pulsing effect.
Pro price: $9 for a limited time, then $15, according to MacRumors.
Pro features: Music visualization and Claude Code activity alerts.
MacBook Pro sizes: The article says the new models are 14-inch and 16-inch.