Apple updates 'Magic' accessories to USB-C, included with M4 iMac

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Apple has updated its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad to feature USB-C -- and that includes the new color-matched accessories shipping with the M4 iMac.

A sleek wireless keyboard with a numeric keypad, featuring white keys on a silver base, including function keys and a command key layout.
Apple's updated Magic Keyboard - Image Credit: Apple



On Monday, Apple opened preorders for the brand-new M4 iMac, which is set to ship out on November 8. Like the M1 and M3 iMacs before it, it will come in an array of fun colors -- seven to be exact.

And, like its predecessors, the new iMac will ship with color-matched accessories. Buyers can choose between a standard Magic Keyboard or a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a numeric keypad for $80 more.

Buyers will also be able to select either a color-matched Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad. The Magic Trackpad option increases the price by $50.

The new accessories will feature USB-C ports rather than the M1 iMac's lightning ports. This has been done to bring the device into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics must use a common charger by 2024.

It will also come with a color-matched power cable as well as a color-matched USB-C to USB-C cable for charging the accessories.

Like the M1, there is no option to purchase the color-matched accessories standalone, so you'll need to grab them at checkout. There also doesn't appear to be a way to select both the Magic Mouse and the Magic Trackpad.

However, Apple has updated its standalone Magic accessories to USB-C. The accessories are available in white or black.

A sleek black computer mouse with an Apple logo next to a white, rectangular trackpad on a white background.
Magic Mouse in Black, Magic Trackpad in White - Image Credit: Apple



The new Magic Keyboard that features Touch ID and a numeric keypad is available for $199.00. The new Magic Trackpad is available for $149.00, while the new Magic Mouse can be purchased for $99.99.

Currently, the standalone accessories are expected to ship out by October 31.



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Comments

  • Reply 1 of 8
    AfarstarAfarstar Posts: 74member
    Have they redesigned the Magic Mouse so you can charge it whilst using it - no I thought not. 
    williamlondon
  • Reply 2 of 8
    RobJMurphyRobJMurphy Posts: 8member
    Why can't we have the Magic Keyboard (TouchID) without numeric keypad with black keys? Why? Why? Why? 😭
    williamlondon
  • Reply 3 of 8
    lotoneslotones Posts: 99member
    Why can't we have a backlit keyboard? Why? Why? Why?
    williamlondon
  • Reply 4 of 8
    bonikingofnowherebonikingofnowhere Posts: 2member
    No usb-c Magic Keyboard with TouchID and without numeric keypad. Full stop.  No matter what color of keys. 
    williamlondon
  • Reply 5 of 8
    AniMillAniMill Posts: 190member
    So the new iMac doesn’t support Thunderbolt at all?!
    williamlondon
  • Reply 6 of 8
    neilmneilm Posts: 997member
    AniMill said:
    So the new iMac doesn’t support Thunderbolt at all?!
    Huh? It certainly does. 2xTB4 ports on the base model, 4xTB4 on the others.
    williamlondongregoriusm
  • Reply 7 of 8
    Fidonet127Fidonet127 Posts: 579member
    AniMill said:
    So the new iMac doesn’t support Thunderbolt at all?!
    Of course it does. The upper models are all Thunderbolt ports that can do USB devices. 
    williamlondon
  • Reply 8 of 8
    MarvinMarvin Posts: 15,470moderator
    Afarstar said:
    Have they redesigned the Magic Mouse so you can charge it whilst using it - no I thought not. 
    It wouldn't take much of a design change for this. The port would only need to be recessed enough to allow a flat USB-C cable to sit below the runners. These have a 2mm depth:

    https://www.amazon.com/USB-Cable-3-3ft-High-Speed-Compatible/dp/B0CCJLS4R5/
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