Key Takeaways
- Apple has introduced a new USB-C Magic Mouse alongside M4 iMac.
- The Magic Mouse still features the charging port on the bottom despite customer frustration.
- The Minimalist Magic Mouse design continues to disappoint with baffling port placement.
When a new Magic Mouse is announced, Apple users always hope that the Cupertino, California-based company will move the location of the charging port. For nearly a decade, the port has been nestling on the bottom of the mouse, underneath the sensor and the Apple Logo, a wildly inconvenient place for a wireless mouse that you might need to, you know, actually use while it’s charging.
Customers held their breath for such a change as Apple revealed a new USB-C Magic Mouse to go alongside the recently announced M4 iMac. The refreshed accessory is available for $99. However, aside from the USB-C connectivity, the Magic Mouse operates exactly the same as its predecessor. For better or worse, there aren’t any new functional tools or changes.
Unfortunately, this means that, despite vocal requests from pretty much every Mac user ever, the latest Magic Mouse frustratingly maintains the tradition of having its charging port on the bottom.
Magic Mouse (USB-C)
- Weight
- 3.49oz
- Wireless?
- Yes
- Dimensions
- 4.47 inches
- Battery
- Rechargable
- Connectivity
- USB-C
Related
We already know what Apple is announcing during its surprise ‘week’ of events
Apple is announcing new Mac devices next week with its M4 chipset inside. Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s expected reveals.
Customer pleas continue to call on deaf ears
Another Magic Mouse, another moment of disappointment for those hoping for change
The Apple Magic Mouse is brilliantly designed. It’s sleek and minimal with a timeless design that hasn’t changed all that much over the years. With the Multi-Touch surface, users can use simple gestures like a swipe to flip through web pages and documents. However, for as much as the Magic Mouse right, the placement of the charging port is baffling.
To maintain that minimalist and clean design, Apple continues to place the charging port on the bottom. Hiding it from sight, users have to turn the mouse onto its side, plug in a USB-C charger and let it rest. There’s virtually no way to charge the Magic Mouse and use it at the same time. This has caused customers to take to online forums and make their case as to why Apple should change this design philosophy. Unfortunately, it will likely be several years until we have another opportunity for Apple to make this long-requested change.
Related
Apple Intelligence is officially available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple’s first set of AI features, which the company calls Apple Intelligence, are now available via a software update.
Other accessories join the Magic Mouse refresh
Apple has also brought USB-C connectivity to the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad
Apple
Apple revealed other new Magic accessories besides the Magic Mouse, including an updated Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. The sticker-selling feature of each of them is that they’re all powered via USB-C connectivity. Finally, those Lightning cables can be put away.
All three new products are available for purchase now. Each is available in white and black.
Related
These are all the devices getting the Apple Intelligence treatment
The first wave of Apple Intelligence features are now officially rolling out — here’s every Apple device getting the long-awaited AI treatment.
