Apple has finally updated the Magic Mouse and other Mac peripherals to USB-C

This time the rumors were true: Apple has just completed the long-awaited upgrade of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard to USB-C.. Thus, Mac peripherals will join the catalog of Apple products that have abandoned the Lightning port.

Last week, new signs emerged that Apple was planning to revamp the Magic Mouse and other Mac accessories. It is interesting that mention of this was found in the article. candidate for release iOS 18.1. The update is now confirmed for the iMac’s debut with the M4.

Upgrading Apple peripherals to USB-C is not surprising. Not only because Cupertino residents have been migrating their devices to this standard for some time – partly to adapt to European regulations – but also because rumors about this possibility were already circulating in 2023, before the launch of M3 Macs. chip. However, at that time this did not materialize.

While upgrading your Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad to USB-C is welcome, This is the only change they introduce in their new versions on a functional level.. This will certainly be a big disappointment for those who were hoping for other optimizations, especially in the Apple mouse.

The updated Magic Mouse retains its well-known design, although the versions shipped with the new iMac are color-matched and the charging port location remains unchanged. Apple only mentioned the introduction of USB-C, but not other notable modifications.

This means that when your battery runs out you will have to keep it face up to recharge it and you will not have the opportunity to use it; a decision that has already become a meme at this point, although the people of Cupertino do not seem to care about the ridicule about it. There are also no improvements in terms of ergonomics or anything like that.

The new Magic Mouse and other updated accessories debut with the iMac M4.

The new iMac M4 comes with updated versions of the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard, and the Magic Trackpad is available as an optional accessory. Thanks to the use of a USB-C port in these accessories, Users will be able to charge them using any cable that uses the specified connector.. This way, there will no longer be a need to have a Lightning cable solely in case they run out of battery.

Those looking to upgrade their Mac peripherals without having to buy an iMac M4 can now do so through Apple’s online store. New Magic mouse with USB-C available in black and white at a price 85 and 119 eurosrespectively. He Magic trackpad the updated one is also offered in black and white in exchange for 139 and 169 eurosrespectively.

Regarding Magic keyboardthe only USB-C option that originally appeared on Apple’s website was one that included a numeric keypad and Touch ID. Their prices? 199 euros for the version with white keys or 229 euros for the version with black keys. Over time, two more models were added: the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID but without a numeric keypad (169 euros) and a variant without Touch ID or a numeric keypad (119 euros).

Unlike the iMac M4, which is now available for pre-order but will begin shipping on November 8th, the Magic Mouse and other upgraded peripherals available for purchase are available with one-day shipping in Spain. In the case of Mexico, prices for new Mac accessories are as follows:

• Magic USB-C Mouse: 1,799 pesos for the white version; Php 2,299 for the black variant.
• Magic Keyboard USB-C with Numeric Keypad and Touch ID: 4299 pesos (white keys) or 4699 pesos (black keys).
• Magic Keyboard USB-C with Touch ID without numeric keypad: 3299 pesos.
• Magic Keyboard USB-C without Touch ID or Numeric Keypad: 2299 pesos.
• Magic USB-C Trackpad: Php 2,999 for the white version; P3,299 for the black variant.

It’s worth noting that Apple’s website is still information on deliveries in Mexico is not specified for any of the three accessories in question. We will be attentive to any news.

The Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad with USB-C are compatible with all Mac computers with Bluetooth and OS X 10.11 or later, and iPads with iPadOS 13.4 or later. Meanwhile, the Magic Keyboard with numeric keypad and Touch ID works on Macs with Apple Silicon and macOS 11.4 or later.