Apple is reportedly engaged on a brand new Magic Mouse. Beneath, we recap what to anticipate.
The 2 key rumors for the Magic Mouse 3 to date embrace a relocated charging port, together with a extra ergonomic design.
It was briefly rumored that the Magic Mouse 3 would additionally characteristic voice management, however that was misinterpreted info.
Relocated Charging Port
Whereas the Magic Mouse switched from Lightning to USB-C final yr, the charging port is nonetheless positioned on the underside of the mouse, which prevents it from getting used whereas charging. That is solely a minor inconvenience, as charging the mouse is a fast and rare course of, nevertheless it appears like Apple will lastly relocate the port.
In December, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman mentioned Apple was engaged on a redesigned Magic Mouse with a relocated charging port.
Extra Ergonomic Design
Along with having a relocated charging port, the subsequent Magic Mouse can be extra ergonomic and comfy to make use of, in line with Gurman.
Whereas no particular design particulars concerning the subsequent Magic Mouse had been shared, maybe Apple will take some inspiration from fashionable alternate options for the Mac, like Logitech’s wonderful MX Grasp 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 modifications through the years 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 swap from Lightning to USB-C final yr. Total, the Magic Mouse has not obtained a lot consideration from Apple over the previous decade.
Launch Timing and Pricing
The brand new Magic Mouse can be launched in 2026 on the earliest, in line with Gurman.
The present Magic Mouse is priced at $79 within the U.S. on a standalone foundation, and it’s included at no further price with the acquisition of an iMac or a Mac Professional.
There isn’t a phrase but on how a lot the Magic Mouse 3 will price.