Apple began its “week” of Mac announcements earlier today with the launch of the new iMac powered by the M4 chipset. Apart from the latest updated iMac, Apple also released Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook along with new updated Mac accessories. These include a Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad with a USB-C port. Here’s all you need to know.
Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad: Price and Availability
While Apple will start shipping colour-matched versions (in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver) of these accessories with the new iMac on November 8, the regular black and white versions are already available. Interested buyers can head to the official Apple Store to purchase the USB-C Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad. Check out the prices below:
| Apple Accessory | Price | Availability |
| Magic Mouse USB-C | Rs 9,500 | Apple Store |
| Magic Keyboard USB-C | Rs 19,500 | Apple Store |
| Magic Trackpad USB-C | Rs 14,500 | Apple Store |
Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad: Features
Apple has used its proprietary lightning port on Mac accessories since 2015. However, due to EU regulations, Apple has started replacing the lightning port with more universal USB-C ports on its devices. All three Mac accessories now feature USB-C ports for charging.
However, there’s a catch. Apple is still sticking with the bottom placement for the USB-C port on Magic Mouse. This means users still can’t use the mouse while charging. The overall design and functionality of the accessories also remain the same. With this move, Apple has finally transitioned to USB-C ports on all its products.
To recall, Apple transitioned its MacBook lineup to USB-C in 2015 and all of its MacBooks and desktops by 2018. The company started using USB-C on iPads in 2018 with the launch of the third-generation iPad Pro.
The universal charging port finally arrived on iPhones in 2023 with the launch of the iPhone 15 series. Apple has also switched to USB-C on its AirPods lineup. This means Apple ecosystem users can charge all their devices with a single cable.
