A Decade Later: Reflecting on Apple's Controversial 12-inch Retina MacBook

A decade ago, Apple launched the infamous 12-inch Retina MacBook, a revolutionary yet controversial device. Its minimalist design, featuring a single USB-C port and butterfly keyboard, made it a talking point. While criticized for performance and battery life, it pioneered features like USB-C, the butterfly keyboard, and a haptic trackpad, shaping the future of Mac design. Discontinued in 2019, its design legacy lives on in the current MacBook Air.