Apple's Next-Gen Magic Mouse: Potential AI Integration with Voice Controls

Analyst Suggests Voice Control On Upcoming Pro-Level Magic Mouse 'Makes Sense In Light Of AI' With A 'Big Focus On Ergonomics'

Apple plans to redesign the Magic Mouse radically and it was recently reported that the new version will be ergonomically quite better than the current iteration. Rumors have suggested that the accessory will feature Voice Controls built right into the redesigned Magic Mouse, and an analyst has shared his insights on the upcoming feature. A prominent analyst claims that the Voice Controls in the Magic Mouse 'make sense' for AI-related features. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has shared that Voice Controls in the upcoming version of the Magic Mouse makes a lot of sense, considering the company uses it for AI-based features. However, the analyst also coins that he has not heard similar reports about the feature. It was initially coined by a Korean leaker "yeux1222" that the company has created a prototype of the new Magic Mouse with voice and touch controls and support for hand gestures. The analyst claims that if the company plans to implement the features above, it is logical to orient them towards AI features. However, he also stated that the rumor is just an "incorrect back-and-forth translation" of the report he published earlier this month. While it remains to be seen if the company plans to use the listed features, a new design for the Magic Mouse is imminent. Earlier in December, it was reported that Apple's new Magic Mouse will be ergonomically in line with Logitech's MX Master. The voice controls in the Magic Mouse could be tied to Apple Intelligence and the enhanced version of Siri, which is expected to launch next year. Apple is also expected to work on a new LLM Siri, which would replace ChatGPT's integration on the iPhone and Mac. We must note that voice controls in the redesigned Magic Mouse would only act as a receiver, and the entire process would occur on the Mac. The rest of the features will be control-based, including gesture support, which is also available on the current version of the Magic Mouse. Apple recently updated the Magic Mouse with a USB-C port, but no major changes in terms of design were made. As mentioned, it remains to be seen if voice controls on the redesigned Magic Mouse will make sense. There will be more details on the accessory as we move closer to launch, so be sure to keep an eye out.

Gurman: Voice Control for Next Magic Mouse 'Makes Sense'

An upcoming version of the Magic Mouse with voice control for AI would "make sense," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said today, though he claimed that he has heard no rumors about the feature so far. A report from Korean leaker "yeux1222" this morning suggested that Apple has created a prototype Magic Mouse that includes a mix of touch, voice controls, and hand gestures. Gurman said on social media that the functionality is logical in light of AI, but he also claimed that the rumor is "just an incorrect back-and-forth translation" of a line from a report that he shared earlier in December about a future Magic Mouse. If voice control is included in the next Magic Mouse, it could be used for Apple Intelligence, with users perhaps able to summon Siri or perform specific actions using voice-based commands. Gurman claims that even if there isn't a clear use case in the near future due to Macs already supporting such voice-based features, there could be one in five to 10 years. Adding voice control to the Magic Mouse could be done for future proofing given the long update cycle. So far, Apple has not frequently updated the Magic Mouse, and it has not received notable updates since the Magic Mouse 2 was introduced in 2019. In fact, Apple has only added new colors and swapped the Lightning port for a USB-C port. Earlier this month, Gurman said that Apple is planning a "full overhaul" of the Magic Mouse, with a more modern design. He said that Apple will finally move the charging port from the bottom of the device to an easier to access location, but he did not mention voice controls or gesture support at the time. Both Gurman and the information shared by yeux1222 suggest that the Magic Mouse will launch in 2026, and it is possible it will come alongside an OLED MacBook Pro, which is also rumored to launch that year.