Apple’s Magic Mouse could also be getting an enormous makeover within the subsequent 12 months or so

The Magic Mouse has gone a very long time with none main adjustments 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 fashionable model of the Magic Mouse, which was first launched manner again in 2009.

Whereas some customers have cherished the Magic Mouse for its gesture controls, different features 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 deliver, but it surely’d be nice to see these issues lastly addressed. And it appears like we are going to. Based on Gurman, “Apple is seeking to create one thing that’s extra related, whereas additionally fixing longstanding complaints — sure, together with the charging port concern.” It might nonetheless be some time earlier than we see the brand new Magic Mouse, although. Gurman notes that it might take one other 12 months 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 12 months. 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 could 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.