Highlights

• Reports suggest Magic Mouse will get a complete redesign in late 2026.
• Apple will reportedly to for a design more relevant to modern computing needs, integrating touchscreens, gestures and more.
• Despite some claims, it’s unlikely the new Magic Mouse will include voice controls.

There was a vocal disappointment amongst fans earlier this year when Apple updated its Mac accessories including the Magic Mouse. The only change the company made to the older design was adding a to include USB-C versions. The story was similar for Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad where the only new addition to the older designs was the USB-C port.

However, it seems Apple has noticed the criticism in the case of Magic Mouse and now rumours are hinting at a complete redesign for the product expected to launch in late 2026. Here’s what we are hearing.

A well-known Korean leaker yeux1122 has shared that the Magic Mouse 3 will debut around the same time as Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro, likely in late 2026. This timeline suggests the new mouse would arrive roughly two years after the recent USB-C Magic Mouse 2.

Trusted Apple reporter Mark Gurman had earlier revealed that Apple is working on a major revamp of the Magic Mouse.

While specific details remain unclear, Gurman mentioned that Apple’s design team aims to create something “more relevant” while addressing “longstanding complaints.”

There’s been some confusion surrounding possible new features for the Magic Mouse. Some reports claim that yeux1122 hinted at voice controls, but that’s not accurate.

In an English excerpt from the leaker’s post, they note that Apple’s team has been prototyping a design that better aligns with modern computing needs. The post translated via Google read, “Apple’s design team has been prototyping the accessory for the past few months, adapting the design to better fit the modern era (*ergonomic design for modern computing that mixes touchscreens, voice commands, and hand gestures)”

However, this doesn’t mean the Magic Mouse 3 will include voice controls. The leaker’s comments simply repeat Gurman’s earlier report, where he said Apple’s redesign would reflect a modern era of computing that integrates various input methods such as touchscreens, gestures and voice commands.

Gurman wrote, “Apple’s design team has been prototyping versions of the accessory in recent months, aiming to devise something that better fits the modern era. In a computing world now infused with touch screens, voice commands and hand gestures…”

So, while Apple’s upcoming Magic Mouse is expected to be more advanced and user-friendly, voice controls aren’t part of the deal as of yet.

FAQs

Q1. When is the redesigned Apple Magic Mouse 3 expected to be released?

Answer. The Magic Mouse 3 is rumoured to debut in late 2026, around the same time as Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro.

Q2. What are the anticipated changes in the Magic Mouse 3 design?

Answer. As per reports, the redesign aims to address longstanding complaints and create something more relevant to modern computing needs. It will incorporate touchscreens, gestures and possibly voice commands.

Q3. Will the Magic Mouse 3 include voice controls?

Answer. Despite some confusion, it’s unlikely that the new Magic Mouse will include voice controls, focusing instead on an ergonomic design that aligns with contemporary computing methods.

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