What to Expect From the Magic Mouse 3

[MacRumors]

Apple is reportedly working on a new Magic Mouse. Below, we recap what to expect.

The two key rumors for the Magic Mouse 3 so far include a relocated charging port, along with a more ergonomic design.

It was briefly rumored that the Magic Mouse 3 would also feature voice control, but that was misinterpreted information.

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, 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, the next Magic Mouse will be more ergonomic and comfortable to use, according to Gurman.

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 Logitech's excellent MX Master 3S. 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.

Release Timing and Pricing

The new Magic Mouse will be released in 2026 at the earliest, according to Gurman.

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.

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[AdamHarbour]

M4 chip and apple intelligence! Innovation

 

[alexe]

Honestly, who uses a mouse anymore?

We've all gotten so used to trackpads by now, and they're much more expressive and accurate anyway.

Navigation with a mouse is so slow, feels like the stone age compared to a trackpad.

The only people I know using mice are people over 50.

 

[Bustycat]

A design used for 15 years proves its amazing ergonomics as described by Tim C.

 

[heisalso]

Two charging ports on top, please.

 

[rp2011]

Right now the MX3 is my standard mouse. I've tried most everything. If they can get people to switch from a MX3, that's an achievement on its own.

 

[brofkand]

Honestly, they should just take the mouse out of the box of the iMac and include a gift certificate for Logitech.com. Apple hasn't made a good mouse in 20 years, and that's nuts because they basically pioneered it for personal computers.

 

[Avidos1]

the magic mouse is a great peace of tech but a very bad piece of design, too flat to use all day

 

[nikhsub1]

The magic mouse is literally the most uncomfortable mouse I've ever used. Hot garbage. Make it support the palm and maybe we will try again.

 

[00001000bit]

For just plain usage, sure, but for graphics or CAD apps a good mouse beats the trackpad by a mile.

 

[ZeroInspo]

Honestly, who uses a mouse anymore?

We've all gotten so used to trackpads by now, and they're much more expressive and accurate anyway.

Navigation with a mouse is so slow, feels like the stone age compared to a trackpad.

The only people I know using mice are people over 50.

Honestly who the hell works on a laptop?

I can feel my back getting fd up just thinking about it.

Also Apple still makes desktop computers you know? It’s hard to imagine if you don’t use them I guess. And a trackpad is not good (or at least I’m not used to) for graphic design.

And I’m not even close to 50.

 

[tizeye]

Charging ports? My Apple mouse uses two AA batteries. Not routinely used over track pad, but available. I do use 2 Eneloop rechargeable batteries, though

 

[tizeye]

For just plain usage, sure, but for graphics or CAD apps a good mouse beats the trackpad by a mile.

And a Wacom beats them both in photography, video, graphics and probably CAD.

 

[Joshuaorange]

Honestly, who uses a mouse anymore?

We've all gotten so used to trackpads by now, and they're much more expressive and accurate anyway.

Navigation with a mouse is so slow, feels like the stone age compared to a trackpad.

The only people I know using mice are people over 50.

There is nothing fast about a trackpad. I personally use a trackball and am certain I could run circles around you and any trackpad.

 

[Bustycat]

Honestly, they should just take the mouse out of the box of the iMac and include a gift certificate for Logitech.com. Apple hasn't made a good mouse in 20 years, and that's nuts because they basically pioneered it for personal computers.

The quality control of Logitech has deteriorated significantly. I wouldn't want to own any new product from Logitech even if it's promoted by Apple.

 

[shindailoversDF]

And while they're at it, I hope they put little tiny headphone jacks on the next version of AirPods Pro's so I can use them with a cord.

 

[alexandr]

MagSafe would be a great solution for the MM.

 

[CalmCruiser]

I love the Magic Mouse. Don’t need no change.

 

[Aeronauts]

Would be nice to see more colour options over just black or white.

 

[McWetty]

Whatever V3 looks like, I guarantee there will be people on MR complaining about it.

 

[Joshuaorange]

And a Wacom beats them both in photography, video, graphics and probably CAD.

I have and use a Wacom for Illustrator etc but it’s woefully cumbersome in CAD. For that, my go to is a trackball. Fast, smooth and accurate. Once you get used to it.

 

[Aeronauts]

Hope there is a new magic keyboard in the pipeline.

 

[zephonic]

We’ve moved the charging port away from the bottom and it now costs $150

 

[klasma]

We've all gotten so used to trackpads by now, and they're much more expressive and accurate anyway.

Navigation with a mouse is so slow, feels like the stone age compared to a trackpad.

I that was remotely true, competitive gamers would all be using trackpads instead of mice.

 

[Tyson14zoll]

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 Logitech's excellent MX Master 3S.

I think there is zero chance they ship a non-ambidextrous mouse.