Apple’s Magic Mouse could also be getting a giant makeover within the subsequent yr or so

The Magic Mouse has gone a very long time with none main modifications to its design past issues like dropping the AA batteries and gaining a USB-C port, however Apple is now reportedly planning an overhaul. Within the Power On publication, Mark Gurman reviews that Apple has began engaged on prototypes for a extra trendy model of the Magic Mouse, which was first launched manner again in 2009.

Whereas some customers have liked the Magic Mouse for its gesture controls, different points like its nonergonomic design and its underside charging port have been the topic of complaints for years. We don’t know what precisely the redesign will convey, however it’d be nice to see these issues lastly addressed. And it seems like we’ll. In keeping with Gurman, “Apple is trying to create one thing that’s extra related, whereas additionally fixing longstanding complaints — sure, together with the charging port subject.” It might nonetheless be some time earlier than we see the brand new Magic Mouse, although. Gurman notes that it might take one other yr to 18 months to get it prepared for market.

The publication additionally offers us a bit extra information on the rumored new AirTag that Apple reportedly has within the works for launch subsequent yr. Constructing on his earlier reviews a few next-gen AirTag with a better chip and more tamperproof design, Gurman now reviews that the brand new tracker can have “a brand new ultrawide band chip on par with the one launched within the iPhone 15,” which he says might triple its detectable vary with Precision Discovering.