Apple’s Magic Mouse may get a big makeover over the next year

The Magic Mouse has gone a long time without major changes to its design beyond things like removing the AA batteries and getting a USB-C port, but Apple is now reportedly planning an overhaul. In it On In the newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that Apple has begun working on prototypes for a more modern version of the Magic Mouse, which was first released in 2009.

While some users loved the Magic Mouse for its gesture controls, other aspects like its non-ergonomic design and bottom charging port have been the subject of complaints for years. We don’t know what exactly the redesign will bring, but it would be great to see those things finally addressed. And it looks like we will. According to Gurman, “Apple is looking to create something that’s more relevant while addressing long-standing complaints — yes, including the charging port issue.” However, it could still be a while before we see the new Magic Mouse. Gurman notes that it could take between a year and 18 months to prepare for the market.

The newsletter also gives us a little more information about the rumored new AirTag that Apple is reportedly preparing for launch next year. Building on his previous reports about a next-generation AirTag with a better chip and more tamper-proof design, Gurman now reports that the new tracker will have “a new ultra-wideband chip on par with the one introduced in the iPhone 15.” ”, which it says could triple your detectable range with Precision Finding.