Each key has a silicone protector – this is responsible, among other things, for reducing typing noise and preventing dust and crumbs from getting inside.
Until recently, Apple left this feature uncommented. This behavior could possibly be explained by the current class action lawsuits regarding the previous models from 2016/17. Apple told the US media that the third generation butterfly keyboard was not designed to make it more reliable than its predecessors.
Now the turnaround – on the product side of the new MacBook Pro There is now a paragraph that deals specifically with the keyboard. The speculations of the last few days were therefore correct. Apple officially confirms the membrane and its purpose in a support document. It is actually intended to prevent dirt and dust from entering the interior the keyboard.
We will find out over time whether there will really be fewer outages in the future. It is impossible to make a judgement after just a few days.
