The Apple Magic Mouse is a standout option for Apple users for multiple reasons, including its sleek finish, seamless integration into the company’s ecosystem, and trackpad-like touch gestures. However, since its launch, it has had a big flaw: the placement of its charging port on the bottom of the mouse.
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The location of the charging port means that if your mouse dies, you can’t charge the device and work simultaneously, which is a major pain point for users like myself. In a recent Power On newsletter, Apple insider Mark Gurman revealed that Apple is working on a new, redesigned Magic Mouse.
The new mouse will tackle major criticisms with a full overhaul, including a new placement for the charging port, according to the report. However, don’t get your hopes up if you want a new mouse quickly.
Gurman shares the device will likely not be released for another 12 to 18 months. There will be months of work, such as hardware engineering and software development, before a final product is ready for consumers to purchase.
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As first spotted by MacRumors, a new report from Korean leaker yeux1222 on Monday also revealed the next-gen Magic Mouse will combine touch, voice commands, and hand gestures. In response to this leak, Gurman has said the voice commands “make sense in light of AI,” suggesting the next-gen Magic Mouse will boast some AI features, too.
Other new products Apple is apparently working on include: an AirTag with an ultra-wide chip that makes it findable at a longer distance range, which could be ready as early as next year; a foldable device similar to an iPad, which likely won’t come to market until 2028; and a hypertension feature for the Apple Watch, which has been in development for several years, according to the Gurman report.
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