Hands-On! Apple's NEW USB-C Accessories! What You Need to Know!

[@AppleInsider]

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[@stuarthutchinson2477]

Not everyone is in the US. Just saying ...

[@AppleInsider]

@@stuarthutchinson2477 We can't make links for everywhere in the world -- we wish we could! It would benefit us! So we go at least with a generic Amazon link that most people can switch to their local region. Sorry about that! Where are you located?

[@RB-us6tf]

Still no compact magic keyboard with black keys...

[@radientproductions9799]

its honestly laughable how inconsistent they are when it comes to accessories.

[@77dris]

I will only use the compact keyboard. I love it because it's just so much more ergonomic.

[@sashimifr]

and still no backlight. it makes zero sense.

[@producedBy_Mehler]

What compact keyboard?

[@Arfarf69]

No keyboard is compact, none, all are too big and bulky

[@JrC123_00]

No keyboard backlight? I think not. That sucks.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

Did you just find that out?

[@extra4542]

This would’ve been the perfect opportunity to ACTUALLY update these peripherals. But nope, just a port change. They could’ve added backlighting and/or updated the mouse to be ergonomic/ not charge on the bottom

[@JrC123_00]

@@ArthropodSpidey I found it out a couple of months ago, when I bought Magic keyboard. I assumed a keyboard in that price range would have a backlight. But no.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

@@JrC123_00 You made an expensive tech purchase by assuming? Who's the real idiot here? So you're blaming a company for your own stupidity?

[@JrC123_00]

@gi02115-h So you don't use backlight on your Macbook Pro or Air? Maybe Apple should remove backlight from those machines too?

[@Johnnyboy665]

You could have done this video as a short video with you saying ‘the port is now usbc’

[@RAGordy]

Are any of the keyboards backlit? I am amazed how much I need that feature.

[@legoandsushi]

The Microsoft surface has a back lit keyboard

[@RAGordy]

@ I I have the Satechi keyboard. Backlit and perfect.

[@AWriterWandering]

Nope. If you don't mind the lack of touchID, I'd recommend a Keychron.

[@wood1030]

@@RAGordy I have the Satechi keyboard w/ black (backlit) keys as well. Matches the Apple aesthetics perfectly...if it only had Touchid it would be a chefs kiss.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

​@@legoandsushino one wants to buy trash with Recall probably built in

[@DanRustle]

i wish apple made different color keyboard/trackpads than the boring white/black

[@ru2225]

They do for the iMac only sadly

[@barneymattox]

Or put differently, they come at a premium, but you get a free iMac with them. 😂

[@tomenglishmusic6808]

I don’t hate the Magic Mouse because of the port, it’s just that the Trackpad is so outstanding it makes the mouse feel lame.

[@alexhayek2691]

Same. Add some Better Touch Tool to the mix and BAM! Unstoppable

[@yourobson]

If you have opportunity can you connect Apple Keyboard with a cable to PC to check if it works. I consider using it both with my Mac wirelessly and with work PC by USB-C cable.

[@byronhayes6705]

About the Magic Mouse and I have thought it’s weird but when you think it about it having a rechargeable battery constantly being charged will destroy it. The battery lasts for awhile and it’s not a big deal to charge it

[@EgoVolsung]

It quite simply is a case of "much ado about nothing". Apple claims ~1month (6 to 8 hours daily use). It is exceedingly unlikely any mouse will ever be used 24/7. Do these naysayers not sleep or shower? Now whether the design is ergonomic or not is an altogether different matter...

[@chidorirasenganz]

@@EgoVolsungergonomic is another much ado about nothing. Unless you find it hard to rest your hand out flat it’s not an issue

[@thealisafa]

Wireless charging with the mouse would work wonders, make a huge wireless charging mouse pad and put Qi 2 wireless charging on the mouse.

[@jinyuzu99]

One other question, are the new Magic accessories using Bluetooth 5.0 or above? The old ones are using 3.0 which brings a lot of latency.

[@wangsmith]

i want to know that too

[@papayhuevo]

I haven't seen any improvement in latency anywhere, it takes time. I hope they correct it, since it has 44.4 ms of latency compared to other logitech mice that have 15.6 ms of latency also by bluethooth.

[@andrewhosmer]

does the keyboard light up yet?

[@yannisgk]

no.

[@lancer1993]

Used the track pads since my 2012 iMac 27". Currently got a 2021 M1 iMac and my only issue is the KB battery is now barely lasting a week, the track pad is okay and will still last a month. Good thing neither of them need flipping over the charge.

[@eksmad]

I would have loved to be able to buy Mouse AND Trackpad in color with the M4 iMac :(

[@zachhotchkiss]

Agreed 😢

[@ronitsingh85]

you can always ask apple service if you can get a matching colored trackpad along with the mouse thats included. I am sure they can make that happen!

[@eksmad]

@@ronitsingh85 Wait WHAT? Did that work for you in the past? :O

[@ronitsingh85]

@@eksmad I have read that on a forum where apple was able to provide someone later with a matching colored trackpad. I have not tried cause I always get a silver when it comes to macs. So I can buy the trackpad, which I will. Please check with your local apple store, some stores may not offer this or they may, Its worth a try.

[@WatchSparkkTV]

The Touch ID with intel verdict is still questionable. Apple did list Intel models on the compatibility page and technically the Intel models listed do have Apple Silicon in the T2 chip. The old lightning version worked also on the Intel models with the T2 chip so I assume with them still being listed on the compatible models section this would still be true.

[@davidjacobs6244]

They need to start selling the iMac colour matched ones separately too.Some people with the colour matched lightning ones may wish to change to USB-C but can’t unless they want a mismatch.

[@eksmad]

Hey .. that’s me exactly! 😅🥲

[@CJTheReal]

Apple doesn't want people using the mouse plugged in so they can force people to buy a new one when the battery dies in two years, instead of people just leaving it plugged in and using it for a decade without a problem

[@inspectorgadget346]

You get it. Nice to see you can see through the marketing. There is a financial incentive to the business while selling the benefit to the user but fail to point out the real truth to the client. Apple was forced by the EU to switch to usb c but sold it to its users as the new and improved connections.

[@sherwinm]

The keyboard that comes with the iMac is also raised higher. I prefer the typing on those than the other keyboards

[@Mista300c]

Besides the ports is there any other difference between the lightning and usb c magic mouse

[@zakkbeaty8352]

Is the polling rate better on the new Trackpad? Old one has always felt slower than MBP Trackpad - even when plugged in

[@luchin2401]

What Bluetooth version is?

[@CJ-pi8uf]

Will Apple ever make the smaller black keyboard?

[@scottsil]

Any change to the key switches or feeling of the keys? The full size Touch ID keyboard has a WAY better type feel than the compact one, I think because they’re using slightly different key switches. I was hoping they’d update the switches on compact one, since I greatly prefer the ergonomics of the compact keyboard but the superior switches on the full size one (I have the black version).

[@zdoubleyou2073]

No reason to upgrade from old lightning versions especially with Mac mini having charging ports on the front if you already spent money on these. Great for first time buyers though!

[@y87_99Firebird]

I was always on the fence with my lightning mouse when it came to charging from the bottom but honestly, for the one or two times a month I charge it (sleeping), its really not worth the hate and disdain.

[@railwaystationmaster]

Apple is one very rich company so it's always worth the hostility when they deliberately mess up.

[@zebonautsmith1541]

So I have an M1 imac; and all I want is the new larger touch ID keyboard in a specific color. But it's only available in black and white?

[@samparhizkar5221]

What about polling rate and bluetooth version of magic mouse. Are they changed?

[@kevintruong9506]

Do these support multiple Macs without signing into iCloud?

[@dak6028]

How does the Touch ID work when multiple accounts on the Mac? Does it know to open the correct account or do you have to select the account first?

[@mrmarky4268]

Wish Apple made a black iMac to complement those black accessories

[@matt_kelly]

Curiously, when ordering an iMac you can no longer pick a mouse AND trackpad, you have to pick one or the other. That is kind of a pain in the butt if you want both color matched.

[@TomYaboYoga]

Let me know when they finally add a backlight to the keyboard. USB C would be so far down the line of things consumers really need.

[@clay___doh]

I was specifically waiting for USB C and dont ever need a backlight 🤷‍♂

[@maryalands]

Are this compatible with ipad (m2 chip) and touch id will work?

[@jasongandelman]

Thanks for showing these! Can you use the keyboard Touch ID with an M series MacBook Pro/Air when in clamshell mode (screen is closed)? I’ve heard that it only worked when the Touch ID of the laptop is available (screen open) for Security reasons?

[@chelious1973]

Yes you can. I mainly use my 15 M2 Air and have it in clamshell mode most of the time.

[@CHADAFGHAN]

I NEVER USED A MAC EVER BUT MAN I JUST LOVE THEM

[@nVG_Tv]

Can the keyboard and trackpad be used wired with no bluetooth?

[@TH-lu9du]

Tim Apple: "If you don't settle down, I'm putting the USB-C port on the bottom of the keyboard."

[@amieka9371]

Is there a way to buy color matching mouse or the keyboard or the USB C cables without buying the iMac?

[@arias415]

Sadly no

[@yamz342]

Bro, look at the sides of the mouse, where are you going to put a usb port? It's a design choice.

[@pingu9656]

The full size Magic Keyboard now has globe key. Probably the most significant update out of all of these and was not mentioned in the video.

[@MFlynnMorph]

The most sensible upgrade for the mouse would be wireless charging with a dock that controls when to charge.

[@Light-hawk]

With Apple pushing wireless charging/MagSafe so much, I'm kind of surprised Apple hasn't bothered making a wireless mouse that wirelessly charges from a mousepad. Basically an Apple version of the Logitech G PowerPlay.

[@44nebuchadnezzar]

Your battery health theory falls through when the trackpad and keyboard charging hole is not on the underside of those devices (I.e. you can use them while wire connected indefinitely)

[@friscodog]

I've been waiting for this for a LONG time! I can finally get rid of all those annoying Lightning cables! It will take me a while to put the pennies together for an extended keyboard and a track pad, but I will do it as soon as I can.

[@Jakub_Sobczyk]

Im not updating accessories. I’m using old cable keyboard with two usb ports and it’s fantastic solution, also I’m using small Magic Keyboard without Touch ID and Magic Mouse from 2020 and they basically looks like brand new.

[@Jayling]

I updated to both the keyboard and the trackpad and received them today. The trackpad didn't work with my 2017 iMac for some strange reason. It wouldn't scroll or able to click on anything, but the cursor moved around the screen just fine. Strange. Either it was broken or not compatible with my older iMac. Since my older mac keyboard and trackpad work fine, I'll just stick with them for when my new Mac Mini M4 Pro comes in next week. :)

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Would be nice if Apple made a Magic Mouse pro that is ergonomic to the hand

[@Karras353]

Honestly I suspect you are over thinking it regarding the port on the mouse. I think the simple answer as to why you charge it in the missionary position has always been that they did not want to go to the trouble of redesigning it since the non-rechargeable version, which I had for a while some years ago. The form factor of it does not really lend itself to a port on the front. I guess they could have put it on the side, though that would have been a minor sacrifice to the clean lines of it. Ultimately it is a case of form over function, though I did find it pretty usable and it is not the only mouse to sacrifice ergonomics for compactness or some other gimmick. But it is about the only one that I can think of that is currently rechargeable and yet does not have a sensible place to plug it in.

[@nickhummer5775]

I’m fine with the lightening connectors. No reason to update

[@peterjohnson1739]

EU law for new devices. However, assuming you already have a lightening version upgrading to USB-C is a pointless waste of money. Also trashing a perfectly good keyboard, mouse & trackpad isn’t sustainable. So much for Eu law not encouraging being green and reducing waste.

[@Arfarf69]

Not true

[@jwb615]

The location of the charging port on the mouse isn't a bother to me. A full charge will typically last over two months, which can be done when I am not using the mouse. And if the port was somewhere else, then it is likely that the functionality of the device could be used. By the way, I am using an older version, but it seems this still applies to the latest version.

[@stevens1041]

Its about time. Should have been done a long time ago. Also the magic mouse really needs a change in design. Its not comfortable if you're using it for productivity, 8+ hours a day.

[@benjisandk]

It is for me. It is the only mouse I can use that doesn't strain my arm when I'm working.

[@zenmaster24]

can you not just stop the charging of the mouse at 80% via software?

[@SpicerDavid]

wow your video is so good i can see your contact lenses. what camera are you using.

[@77dris]

Why do you care where the port is on the magic mouse which only needs charging 3x a year? (and I use mine every day for 8 hours)

[@JustherefortheLOLZ]

I bought the keyboard last year with the fingerprint sensor. Expensive but worth it. Wish it were Bluetooth.

[@dvdepaola]

I think Logitech has a huge opportunity to make a black keyboard with Touch ID considering the poorly placed power button on the M4 Mac Mini.

[@mikemoros]

The keyboard is great if you’ve had an old one without the Touch ID and lightning

[@bland9876]

Just ignore the crappy mouse and only buy the trackpad. Heck im surprised how trackpads haven't taken over since they are superior to mice for most tasks. The only time I've ever wanted to grab a regular mouse is if I was trying to play a video game and so ya. I noticed most games that uses the paddle controller from the Atari 2600 work pretty well with the trackpad but FPS games need access to the buttons for shooting and what not. Basically If the game needs access to the buttons then using the trackpad doesn't work as well.

[@tbud3734]

A kick in the ass and every port changed to usb-c, Thanks EU

[@peterjohnson1739]

Exactly it’s just new EU rules all charging cables must be USB-C. They claim it saves money … it doesn’t.

[@joakimulseth]

I was hoping they would add support for multiple Mac's and quick switch between them. I share a Studio Display at home with my girlfriend, we both have Macbook Pro's that we use with the display, mouse and keyboard.

I'm using all three magic items and I don't give a .... if they have lightning or usb-c port for charging...

[@Napoleonyjl]

1:31 😂I thought it was a dirt on my screen....

[@netsiteing]

iMac stand should have a wireless charger built in for the Mouse

[@thaminduliyanage]

Thanks for the video

[@wreckingball8881]

Wait the port is still on the bottom

[@cactustweeter2890]

I think the magic mouse is incredible. What device do you know that can be charged for three minutes and then deliver a full day of use? Nobody uses the magic mouse 24 hours a day. When the magic mouse user needs to sleep that's a perfect time to plug-in the magic mouse. Yes I am upgrading my lightning port devices to USB-C versions to complete my transition from Lightning to USB-C.

[@tubero911]

Just about every other mouse on earth requires almost zero effort. The Logitech M570, for example, lasts about 18 months on a single AA battery.

[@JayCatterson]

I want a Magic Trackpad, so for me, now’s the time to get it 🎉

[@HeinrichApso]

Magic Mouse solution (without messing with their "UX design"): -Removable battery. Next question...

[@strouja]

Thanks. And I think it’s absolutely nuts that they put the charging port on the bottom of the mouse.

[@davidjacobs6244]

It’s a non issue for most people.

[@peterjohnson1739]

Charge the mouse overnight … I assume you don’t use a mouse 24/7.

[@yannisgk]

i will upgrade them in the future, and also will buy the black ones!!!

[@ecoheliguy]

I still find it funny that these were USB-C, these peripherals should be MagSafe in my opinion, even if it’s the Apple Watch charger, Apple TV remote as well while we are at it.

[@srbs73]

Super excited to get the USB-C versions. I’ve thrown all the lightening ones in the bin.

[@tinnyty]

Mhhmmmm... e-waste... yummy...

[@deutschhhhh6922]

NPC

[@srbs73]

@@deutschhhhh6922 Err, I thought I made the joke obvious!

[@JpicGames]

Why do you need to use the Magic Mouse plug in? Well, for anyone who would love it to use that way, may I know why? coz you just need to charge it for 5-10 min max and it lasts a week. Its battery life is insane.

[@franciskwangww]

Wireless charging for Apple Magic Mouse perhaps....

[@djp1234]

Crazy that they still don't sell anything better than my 27" 2020 iMac

[@williw928]

Has Apple improved the magic trackpad functionality other than changing from lightning to an USB-C port?

[@deutschhhhh6922]

No

[@Con-Pin-]

When are they doing a redesign of at least their mouse.. uncomfortable mouse with a mediocre at best sensor

[@EverSpaceTime]

WILL THE TRACK PAD WORK WITH WINDOWS?

[@railwaystationmaster]

LOL

[@dvdepaola]

Why doesn’t Apple make the mouse with wireless charging?

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Not worth it to upgrade til the mouse dies.

[@christopherjohnson9001]

Solution -> induction charging when not using with intelligent / smart learning that’s also on the iPhone to learn your personal usage to maximize battery life. Apple already has all of this.

[@D_Chm]

Wow, such innovation!😂

[@thru_mi_lens]

my battery power magic mouse is still working today. I don't think the rechargeable battery will last this long. all in all still a horrible shape for a mouse imho

[@johnharwich9956]

I'm still driving the AA battery Magic Mouse. No stupid belly port (and dust trap), fast full charge (always have spare rechargeables), when the batteries die just swap them. Apple can have my money when they put a backlight in the keyboard.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Could have at least made it backlight to make it worthwhile to upgrade for existing users.

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

2:25 There is an obvious solution to this and has been done on other 3rd party mouse’s. They just don’t do it.

[@kraigbailey]

FYI: I got a black USB-C mouse and connected it to my Studio running Sonoma. The advanced features-even scrolling-do not function! I chatted with AppleCare and was informed I would have to update my machine to Sequoia. As I have already ordered a mini M4 Pro, I will just wait till that one arrives next Friday.

[@shivasthong4924]

The only reason I upgraded was because the Vision Pro isn't compatible with my Apple keyboard from 2012.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Grateful to the Universe that USB-C exists

[@cpoptimus]

Et dire que j utilise toujours le model a pile

[@lucasferrer7005]

I bought the Magic Trackpad like 2 weeks ago and as the lighting.... should I return and get the usb-c? is there any difference as battery performance, touch and responsiveness?

[@kubrickkane]

The Magic Mouse really needs to be updated ergonomically way bad. Even more than the charging port.

[@legotech101]

I just wish the Magic Mouse wasn’t an ergonomic nightmare

[@WarrenPeaceOG]

I hate the bottom port on the mouse, esp. considering the elegant solution for the keyboard. Having said that, I tend to agree with your assessment. I felt envious until I saw the whole video. None of this is important to me. (I have 2023 versions. Have always loved Magic Mouse)

[@geoffstrickler]

I have the old wired Apple USB Aluminum keyboards, and the original (uses 2x AA batteries) Apple Wireless Keyboard with Bluetooth. See no reason to upgrade them.

[@frankiepavinato]

I want to buy a compact magic keyboard (without Touch ID) and a black trackpad for my Mac mini M4. If I buy the Lightning versions I spend approx 200€, if I buy the "new" versions with USB C I spend close to 300€. Hmm, wonder what I will do 😜

[@robertbryanlitao347]

Still you cannot use the magic mouse while charging

[@peterjohnson1739]

So charge it overnight while you are sleeping!

[@222jojo]

Not having backlit keys is a MAJOR dealbreaker.

[@maverickmacgyver]

The magic mouse charging is almost as stupid as not having a calculator on the iPad for so long. The simplest way to make the magic mouse actually magic is to have it do MagSafe charging. When you are not charging your phone, you can easily put your mouse on the cradle and charge your mouse wirelessly all of your existing MagSafe chargers. Of course, the mouse will have to be smart enough not to overcharge itself. Just like they improved Apple Watch charging for battery optimization.

[@AC-lt5ro]

Apple is really not delivering this year. They couldn’t event drop 5 M4 machines to complete a M-F release schedule.