The new USB-C Magic Mouse still has the charging port on the bottom

There are a lot of memes on the Internet about Apple’s Magic Mouse because users have to turn it upside down to plug it into the charger. But if you thought Apple would change that with the new Magic Mouse launching today, we have some bad news. Although it now comes with USB-C, the charging port is still on the bottom of the mouse.

The USB-C port on the new Magic Mouse is still at the bottom

Along with the new M4 iMac, Apple on Monday announced new versions of its “Magic” accessories for Mac, including a new Magic mouse, keyboard and trackpad. As we predicted, the new versions are pretty much the same as the previous ones, except they now have a USB-C charging port instead of Lightning.

But what about one of the most criticized aspects of Magic Mouse? Although Apple’s marketing images don’t show the new mouse from many angles, the 3D file used to preview the new iMac in augmented reality confirms that the Magic Mouse’s charging port is still at the bottom.

The first Magic Mouse was introduced in 2009 and was distinguished by its multi-touch surface. At the time, the mouse was powered by removable batteries, so users could simply replace the batteries and continue using the mouse. In 2015, Apple released the Magic Mouse 2 with the same design, but now with an internal rechargeable battery.

The Lightning port for charging has been placed at the bottom of the mouse, which has attracted a lot of criticism from users. It is not possible to use the Magic Mouse 2 while it is charging. Although many claim that recharging the mouse only takes a few minutes, this time can be critical when the battery runs out while working.

Over the years, many people have proposed different solutions for the design of the Magic Mouse, including cases with a port on the side or with Qi charger support. The problem is that Apple prevents Magic Mouse from working when powered. This is not the case for the Magic Keyboard or Trackpad, which can be used while charging.

Apple sells the new USB-C Magic Mouse for $79 on its website, and there is a black version for $99 (even though they have the same hardware). The company does not sell the color versions, which ship with the iMac, separately. You can still buy the Lightning version at a discount on Amazon.

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