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What to Expect From Apple's Magic Mouse 3 After Logitech Announces MX Master 4
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How do you feel about the ergonomics of a mouse only right-handed people can use?
Nothing beats Magic Mouse gestures on a Mac. If they can put it in a more ergonomic design and maybe add some haptics like the ones on the trackpad, the new one might turn out to be the best mouse for productivity.
As it is now, I still like the Magic Mouse, but still opted for an MX Master 4 and a Basilisk Pro this time around.
As it is now, I still like the Magic Mouse, but still opted for an MX Master 4 and a Basilisk Pro this time around.
"In sight" meaning you can see the port while using it, or anywhere except the bottom because when using a mouse, you can't see the front or "north" end so if the port is there, what difference does it make?
Keep the charging port at the bottom. I love not being able to use the mouse at all when the battery runs out.
Can’t they design a MagSafe Battery that we can attach to our “mice” base and still use while it’s charging? Timmy would love that.
It’s our most overkill, over-engineered, no one asked for, overpriced product ever, and we think you’re gonna like it, just like how you love Vision Pro, AirPods Max, and Mac Pro.
It’s our most overkill, over-engineered, no one asked for, overpriced product ever, and we think you’re gonna like it, just like how you love Vision Pro, AirPods Max, and Mac Pro.
The software for this has some definite issues.
Doesn't seem to matter how I remap the Action Ring and Gesture settings, using the thumb rest will bring up the Action Ring if an application has focus.
That's the case even if I don't map the Action Ring function to ANY button. If I press the thumb rest, in an application, up comes the Action Ring anyway. This makes is impossible, or highly unreliable, to activate gestures, such as switching virtual desktops, from within an app with the thumb rest ... which is just ... broken.
Doesn't seem to matter how I remap the Action Ring and Gesture settings, using the thumb rest will bring up the Action Ring if an application has focus.
That's the case even if I don't map the Action Ring function to ANY button. If I press the thumb rest, in an application, up comes the Action Ring anyway. This makes is impossible, or highly unreliable, to activate gestures, such as switching virtual desktops, from within an app with the thumb rest ... which is just ... broken.
Why do they keep saying that the port on the bottom “is only a minor inconvenience”? I don’t get a warning on my Mac until it is down to a couple percent and it demands an immediate charge leaving me dead in the water.
Logitech this week announced the MX Master 4, the latest version of its popular mouse for Macs and PCs. The new model offers haptic feedback for certain actions, includes a new Actions Ring for quick access to on-screen shortcuts next to the cursor, has a harder plastic finish that is less prone to stains, and more. In the U.S., the MX Master 4 for Mac is priced at $119.99, with shipments beginning this month.
Given the MX Master has now received an update, you may be wondering when Apple plans to release a new Magic Mouse. Below, we outline rumors about the so-called Magic Mouse 3, which is expected to be released in 2026 at the earliest.
The two key rumors for the Magic Mouse 3 so far include a relocated charging port, along with a more ergonomic design.
Rumored Features
Relocated Charging Port
While the Magic Mouse switched from Lightning to USB-C last year, the charging port is still located on the bottom of the mouse, which prevents it from being used while charging. This is only a minor inconvenience, as charging the mouse is a quick and infrequent process, but it sounds like Apple will finally relocate the port.
In December 2024, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was working on a redesigned Magic Mouse with a relocated charging port.
More Ergonomic Design
In addition to having a relocated charging port, Gurman said the next Magic Mouse would be more ergonomic and comfortable to use.
While no specific design details about the next Magic Mouse were shared, perhaps Apple will take some inspiration from popular alternatives for the Mac, like the MX Master series. That mouse features an ergonomic design with a thumb rest, a front-facing USB-C charging port, precision tracking, two scroll wheels, and more.
The overall look of the Magic Mouse has not changed much since 2009, so a redesign has been a long time coming. Notable changes over the years include the mouse switching from AA batteries to a built-in rechargeable battery in 2015, new color-matching options with the iMac in 2021, and the switch from Lightning to USB-C last year. Overall, the Magic Mouse has not received much attention from Apple over the past decade.
Magic Mouse vs. MX Master 4
A key selling point of the Magic Mouse is multi-touch gesture support, for actions such as swiping between web pages, scrolling through documents, and zooming. However, unlike the MX Master 4, the existing Magic Mouse lacks haptic feedback.
Overall, the MX Master 4 is a far more sophisticated mouse than the Magic Mouse for power users, as it offers multiple programmable buttons, an option for ultra-fast scrolling, and more. With haptic feedback, the MX Master 4 gets even better.
Fortunately, the rumors about the Magic Mouse 3 featuring a relocated USB-C charging port and a more ergonomic design should help it to better compete with the MX Master 3 and MX Master 4, but Logitech's mouse will likely remain more advanced.
Release Timing and Pricing
The new Magic Mouse will be released in 2026 at the earliest, according to Gurman's report last year. However, he has not commented on the mouse in many months.
The current Magic Mouse is priced at $79 in the U.S., on a standalone basis, and it is included at no additional cost with the purchase of an iMac or a Mac Pro.
There is no word yet on how much the Magic Mouse 3 will cost.
Article Link: What to Expect From Apple's Magic Mouse 3 After Logitech Announces MX Master 4
I put a reminder on my calendar for me to charge the mouse. The Mac should be smart enough to do that.
Luckily, I had a friend who gave up on the mouse because it kept going dead. Now I have two of them.
What is it about Apple and the mouse. First the idiotic ’puck’ mouse and now this. Both took years to redesign despite their obvious and embarrassing shortcomings.
If the Magic Mouse had a larger hump I would use it, but it being so flat is terrible for ergonomics
I liked the Magic Mouse but after switching to the MX3, most likely I'm not going back.
Completely disagree. I've used the MM for years. It took all of five minutes to get used to the lack of palm-filling. The ability to basically lay my fingertips flat over the mouse and slide my flat open hand around is great. And the charging port is fine where ti is. How often do you need to charge you MM that you feel the need for the port to be visible, along with the necessary design changes to the shape and ergonomics of the mouse? My mouse is used daily for hours on end. I charge never remember to specifically set a date to time to charge it. When I get the low battery warning every few weeks I make a note to plug it in overnight. On those very often times I forget to do so I take a five minute coffee break and let it charge a few minutes. That gets me through the day and then overnight charge and good for another month. Who wants a charge cord permanently attached? Who cannot take a few minutes to walk around the room, get a coffee, or take a bio break and top up the mouse?
No bet. That would be nice but really unnecessary. Unless it works with the iPhone MagSafe charger. I don't want another permanent charging plate. I already have a phone stand with a MagSafe puck in it on the side ofmy desk. Being able to stick the mouse on it overnight every few weeks would be great. One less random wire to pull out.
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For every user except for the 10% of the population who are left handed.
Dont be ridiculous! They dont put interns on such an important accessory.
The Siri team also has delivered the Magic Mouse for the last decade.
Seriously, how sophisticated does a mouse need to be? Unless you are gaming and need multiple programmable buttons - a mouse is use to move the cursor around the screen. It is a navigation tool. A few features like zoom and scroll are all that is really needed for most people most of the time.
The scroll ball was an amazing innovation compared to a scroll wheel - but immediately proved impractical. It very quickly clogged up with dirt, and I remember spending more time trying to clean it than use it. The first one I got I returned, but when the replacement quickly had the same issue I realised it was a design flaw.
I quickly realised that a touch sensitive surface was the only practical solution to provide the same amazing functionality - and eventually Apple came out with the Magic Mouse which is the best mouse I’ve ever used.
The only improvements I would like are:
Ability to simultaneously use left and right click, such as in games where you need to hold one side down to bring up the scope, and then press the other side to fire. I appreciate this would require a complete rethink about how the click mechanism works, perhaps even requiring a pressure sensitive touch surface.
It is ridiculous having the charge port underneath, but it’s rare for this to actually be a problem. A couple of minutes of charge gets you plenty of use, if you ever let it completely run out of charge.
Maybe Apple should call the next one the “Marmite Mouse”. I absolutely love it, but I recognise that lots of people hate it.
I never said it was a massive inconvenience, but it is just plain stupid design. I’ve been in situations at work where it suddenly died, and I had to be using it with a client.