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Apple's next Mac update adds a screensaver of the new MacBook Pro wallpaper

The first test version of macOS 27.3 adds Pro Light, a screensaver based on the new MacBook Pro wallpaper. Only beta testers can see it for now.

By the Dashline deskSource: 9to5Mac
Apple's next Mac update adds a screensaver of the new MacBook Pro wallpaper
Photo: Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0

Apple's first test version of macOS 27.3 includes a new screensaver called Pro Light. It is an animated take on the wallpaper made for the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, and 9to5Mac calls it great looking.

What it looks like

The wallpaper shows flowing, metallic-looking lines that spell out the word "PRO." In the screensaver, light slowly moves along those lines. Parts of the lettering glow while other parts fade into darkness. Apple has a habit of working product names into its wallpapers, and this one follows that pattern.

Not everyone is a fan

The wallpaper has split opinion. Some users say it looks like a glitchy, broken screen. 9to5Mac notes the timing is awkward, because of recent reports of display problems on the iPhone Duo.

People who like the artwork have other options. Basic Apple Guy made a recreation that can be downloaded. 9to5Mac also shared a frame from the video showing Apple's official artwork.

What to do

A beta is an early version of software that Apple releases for testing before the public gets it. Anyone running the macOS 27.3 beta can see Pro Light now. Everyone else can wait for the final release. The article does not say when that will arrive, or whether every Mac will get the screensaver.

The takeaway

Pro Light is in the macOS 27.3 beta now, and everyone else can simply wait for the final release.

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