Key Takeaways
- Apple revealed new iterations of its Magic Mouse, Trackpad, and Keyboard.
- Even though the Lightning connector has now been replaced by USB-C connectivity, the port on the mouse is still in an uncomfortable spot.
- All three accessories have the same price.
Apple finally made the long-awaited decision to switch from the Lightning port on its Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad to USB-C.
The three attachments, which were unveiled with the iMac M4, remove a connector that has been used by Mac accessories since 2015.
It’s annoying that the Apple Magic Mouse’s charging connector is still on the device’s underside. We had anticipated that Apple would reconsider and eventually relocate the charging port to a less conspicuous spot, but it appears that this is not the case. As of right now, the gadget cannot be used while charging because it still needs to be turned over when the battery is low.
All three attachments have the same design as their predecessors, and the standalone keyboard, mouse, and trackpad are available in either black or white. If you want one of the more vivid hues, you’ll need to get the iMac M4.
Apple’s USB-C accessories don’t have price increases
All of the lineup’s prices are the same:
Magic Mouse: $99
Magic Keyboard: $199
$149 for the Magic Trackpad
It has taken a while for Apple to switch various accessories to USB-C. In 2015, the 12-inch MacBook became the first Mac to support USB-C, and in 2018, the iPad got the feature with the iad Pro. Only with the launch of the iPhone 15 series in 2023 did the iPhone make the transition.
In most cases, Apple owners purchasing these accessories may finally get rid of their USB-C to Lightning cables because the Lightning port has been relegated to the past.
