That’s right: despite finally bringing the iPhone over to the world of USB-C, Apple still only sells its Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse with Lightning ports. Also, you still have to charge the Magic Mouse from the bottom in 2023.
It makes all the sense in the world to move these devices to USB-C. My bet is that they still have stock/parts to clear out, and we’ll see a USB-C refresh like we did with the AirPods Pro 2. As far as the mouse design goes, they must be selling these mice like crazy to continue to sell the dumbest mouse charging design for 8 years running. Otherwise, maybe they want to completely redesign the mouse and they just aren’t ready to release it yet.
It makes all the sense in the world to move these devices to USB-C. My bet is that they still have stock/parts to clear out, and we’ll see a USB-C refresh like we did with the AirPods Pro 2. As far as the mouse design goes, they must be selling these mice like crazy to continue to sell the dumbest mouse charging design for 8 years running. Otherwise, maybe they want to completely redesign the mouse and they just aren’t ready to release it yet.
The moment apple releases a mouse that can be used while charging, it will be impossible to even resell the current model.
Cook is going to let the Christmas rush flush as much of the channel out as possible and then rev the accessories in the spring.