Apple will announce new versions of its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad for the Mac at its “Scary Fast” event on Monday, October 30, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
He expects the updated accessory to be unveiled along with a 24-inch iMac with an M3 processor. Gurman says all three will switch from a Lightning port to a USB-C port for charging.
That’s nice, but it doesn’t take things far enough in regards to the Magic Mouse. I’ve long been disappointed that Apple hasn’t fixed the big problem with the Magic Mouse: the inability to use it while it’s charging.
The charging port is still on the bottom of the mouse, which means you have to turn it over (upside down) and plug in a Lightning cable to juice it up. Sure, a fully charged Magic Mouse runs for about a month before needing more juice, but I should still be able to use it while it’s charging.
I’d love to see Apple come out with a mouse like one inspired by Yanko Design. As pictured, it would make the Magic Mouse more comfortable to use, and also gives it a new, highly-needed feature in the form of a wireless charging mousepad!
Here’s what Yanko Design says about its concept: Created by designer Kevin Clarridge who spent a good 3 months just reviewing the shapes and forms of various ergonomic mice, the Apple Magic Mushroom Mouse (I honestly just love the name) fixes two of the most nagging problems with the mouse’s current design – firstly, the horrendously ill-designed charging system, and secondly, its poor ergonomics. With an elongated wrist-support, and a base that allows you to wirelessly charge the mouse, the Magic Mushroom Mouse positions itself as the ‘Pro’ in the mouse category. After all, the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and AirPods have Pro variants, so why not the mouse??
