Apple will possible announce new variations of its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad for the Mac at its “Scary Quick” occasion on Monday, October 30, based on a report at this time from Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The up to date equipment are anticipated to be outfitted with USB-C ports as an alternative of Lightning ports for charging.
The equipment will possible be unveiled alongside an up to date 24-inch iMac with an M3 chip, which Gurman additionally expects to be introduced on the occasion.
It is unclear if the equipment may have any design modifications past the swap to USB-C. They appear largely the identical as they did once they obtained their final main replace in October 2015, though there have been some minor revisions over time, together with a swap to braided cables, and new coloration choices which are solely out there with the 24-inch iMac. Apple additionally launched a Magic Keyboard with a Contact ID button in 2021.
Whereas the Magic Mouse lasts round a month or longer between costs, the place of the Lightning port on the underside of the mouse has been a meme within the Apple neighborhood for a few years, because it prevents the mouse from getting used whereas charging. It is unclear if the USB-C port on the brand new model will probably be positioned in a extra handy location.
All 4 iPhone 15 fashions are outfitted with USB-C ports as an alternative of Lightning. The newest Siri Distant for the Apple TV additionally has a USB-C port, and Apple discontinued the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger with Lightning ports.
Apple’s occasion on October 30 begins on the uncommon time of 5 p.m. Pacific/8 p.m. Jap, so be certain to mark your calendar appropriately.
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