Apple is engaged on a redesigned Magic Mouse that can deal with some “longstanding complaints,” in response to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.
In his Power On e-newsletter right this moment, Gurman stated Apple in latest months has been engaged on a “full overhaul” of the Magic Mouse with a design that “higher suits the fashionable period.” However, he doesn’t count on the brand new Magic Mouse to be launched within the “subsequent 12 to 18 months,” so it sounds just like the accent will launch in mid-2026 on the earliest.
While the Magic Mouse switched from Lightning to USB-C just a few months in the past, the charging port remains to be situated on the underside of the mouse, which prevents it from getting used whereas charging. This is just a minor inconvenience, as charging the mouse is a fast and rare course of, however it appears like Apple will lastly relocate the port.
“Apple is trying to create one thing that is extra related, whereas additionally fixing longstanding complaints — sure, together with the charging port concern,” stated Gurman.
He additionally instructed the subsequent Magic Mouse might be extra ergonomic and cozy to make use of.
While no particular design particulars in regards to the subsequent Magic Mouse have been shared, maybe Apple will take some inspiration from fashionable options for the Mac, like Logitech’s glorious MX Master 3S. That mouse options an ergonomic design with a thumb relaxation, a front-facing USB-C charging port, precision monitoring, two scroll wheels, and extra.
The general look of the Magic Mouse has not modified a lot since 2009, so a redesign has been a very long time coming. Notable adjustments over time embrace the mouse switching from AA batteries to a built-in rechargeable battery in 2015, new color-matching choices with the iMac in 2021, and the change from Lightning to USB-C this yr. Overall, the Magic Mouse has not obtained a lot consideration from Apple over the previous decade.
Will the subsequent Magic Mouse value extra? No phrase on that from Gurman, but. The present mannequin is priced at $79 within the U.S. on a standalone foundation, and it’s included at no extra value with the acquisition of an iMac or a Mac Pro.
