Future Magic Mouse could detect gestures in the air like Apple Vision Pro

Apple has been researching a new Magic Mouse for the Mac that would detect gestures — not on its surface, but on the table near it.The finger does attach to a hand — it just doesn't have to touch the Magic MouseWhen Apple introduced its Magic Mouse back in 2009, it featured multi-touch gestures. Since then it's been redesigned, and there have been rumors of a further redesign.Those rumors, though, have concentrated on the recurring issue that the USB-C charging port is on the bottom. There hadn't been any idea that Apple has been looking at anything else, certainly not at adding more gestures to it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 6, 2025 - 15:37
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Future Magic Mouse could detect gestures in the air like Apple Vision Pro
Apple has been researching a new Magic Mouse for the Mac that would detect gestures — not on its surface, but on the table near it.

Outline of a mouse with visible sensors next to a finger with labels.
The finger does attach to a hand — it just doesn't have to touch the Magic Mouse

When Apple introduced its Magic Mouse back in 2009, it featured multi-touch gestures. Since then it's been redesigned, and there have been rumors of a further redesign.

Those rumors, though, have concentrated on the recurring issue that the USB-C charging port is on the bottom. There hadn't been any idea that Apple has been looking at anything else, certainly not at adding more gestures to it.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums