Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 References Found in OS X 10.11.1 Beta

[MacRumors]

The third OS X El Capitan 10.11.1 beta seeded to developers yesterday contains references to a Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2, as spotted by French website Consomac. Apple could ship the next-generation keyboard and mouse accessories alongside the new 4K 21.5-inch Retina iMac expected to launch next week, although the exact release date remains uncertain.

Apple's current-generation Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse​

A new Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2, each featuring Bluetooth 4.2 and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, first appeared in FCC filings in August. Apple also registered several new web domains related to the term "Magic Keyboard" in September, including applemagickeyboard.com, applemagickeyboard.net, and applemagickeyboards.com.

Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 references in OS X 10.11.1​

Apple currently sells an Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad, each powered by two AA batteries, so these newly uncovered accessories are in all likelihood next-generation versions. The new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 could have Force Touch, which is built into new MacBooks, while the inclusion of Touch ID is a more unlikely possibility.

Article Link: Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 References Found in OS X 10.11.1 Beta

 

[oneMadRssn]

So much magic. So much wow.

 

[Four oF NINE]

So what's going to be different about these over the current versions?

 

[Sirious]

"With Magic Mouse 2, we've reimagined the mouse to be click-ier, and more functional than ever. And the first time, we're bringing Force Touch (3D Touch?) to the Magic Mouse.

Combined with the Taptic Engine, this really is the most magical mouse you have ever touched.

I don't think the others are even talking about this yet. "

-Phil S


On a serious note though, I can't wait to get this to add Force Touch capabilities to my iMac or Macbook Pro retina. Hopefully it won't be too expensive.

 

[AngerDanger]

I'd be pretty interested in a Magic Mouse with 3D Touch and, more interestingly, a Taptic Engine.

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

Will wait on buying a couple 5K iMacs then.

 

[neuropsychguy]

It will be great to have the better bluetooth with reduced battery consumption. Force Touch/3D Touch would just be a bonus.

 

[iMatt.]

Exciting. When would these be announced though?

 

[Z400Racer37]

Good, I hope they make it level with he desk, My wrists don't kink up this way lol...

 

[maplingstorie]

force touch? 3D TOUCH? omg

 

[dlastmango]

black keys please.... Backlighting too!

 

[Markoth]

So what's going to be different about these over the current versions?

If I had to guess, probably Force Touch for the trackpad, and maybe a backlight and possibly the MacBook's new key mechanism for the keyboard?

force touch? 3D TOUCH? omg

Those two technologies are basically the same thing.

 

[8692574]

Skylake iMac with small redesign (may be the chin will be smaller) with new Keyboard and mouse....May be even a silent MacPro update...

 

[Crosscreek]

Backlit keyboard and force touch? Hell yes!

 

[blevins321]

Will wait on buying a couple 5K iMacs then.

I ordered a BTO 27 a few days ago and it's still stuck in processing not expected to arrive until Oct 19. I bet there's a refresh for those too that they're holding up my order for

I wasn't expecting the refresh until early next year so that's why I went ahead and ordered.

 

[T-Will]

Force Touch without having to buy a new MacBook? Yes, please!

 

[lincolntran]

I'm tired of replacing batteries on my keyboards and trackpads

 

[nagromme]

Black instead of white, please. Macs have not been white since the War Between the States.

 

[Markoth]

I'm tired of replacing batteries on my keyboards and trackpads

Oh yes, it's almost time for wireless charging, isn't it? Supposedly 2015 was going to be the year for it. Hasn't materialized but... One can hope.

This stuff, not Qi or the like: http://witricity.com

 

[Four oF NINE]

If I had to guess, probably Force Touch for the trackpad, and maybe a backlight and possibly the MacBook's new key mechanism for the keyboard?

Those two technologies are basically the same thing.

The almost flush mount keyboard on the new MacBook is awesome!.. Going back to my MBP feels odd and clunky in comparison now.

 

[EvilEvil]

Apple bring back the number pad please.

 

[Traverse]

4K iMac
New accessories.

HAVE AN OCTOBER EVENT!

Announce an IPad Air 3 and new Thunderbolt Display with USB-C while you're at it!

 

[Tankmaze]

Yes !! Bring it on.
My Magic Mouse keeps disconnecting since I use the new rmbp. but with el capitan the problem is gone. I'm excited for the magic mouse & keyboard.

 

[mattburley7]

OS X 10.11.1 release next week too then?

iOS 9.1 release also. they both shared similar features.. the emojis

 

[Traverse]

Apple bring back the number pad please.

This.

I'm an accounting major and actually find Apple's Bluetooth keyboard the most comfortable for me, but when I work with numbers (all the time), I have to get out a cheap Amazon USB number pad.