Apple Magic TrackPad 2, Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 are ready to order after a long introduction with lots of new announcements. While you should wait for a new Mac mini release, Apple is ready to upgrade your accessories and also give you a new iMac.
Apple claims its new Mac accessories have been “redesigned to feel more comfortable than ever,” and one of the biggest upgrades is the use of a rechargeable battery inside and the Lightning connection, which manages charging just like an iPhone.
Apple’s new Mac accessories are Magic.
Here’s what you need to know about the new Apple Magic Mouse 2, Magic TrackPad 2 and the new Magic Keyboard for Mac.
Magic TrackPad 2
Apple Magic TrackPad 2.
. Magic TrackPad 2 It brings Force Touch from MacBook and the new Macbook Pro to your desktop with four force sensors built into the upgraded accessory. There’s also a new design for the TrackPad 2.
With the new edge-to-edge glass surface, there’s almost 30% more room to tap and swipe than the Magic Trackpad it replaces. With Force Touch, users can take advantage of new control options to push for more information or a secondary action.
The Magic TrackPad 2 contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that should last about a month and charges with a Lightning cable, and connecting to your computer with that cable will automatically pair the two.
The Magic TrackPad 2 is $129 and is available online starting today.
Magic Mouse 2
Apple is also updating the mouse with the Magic Mouse 2. It’s a new design and a rechargeable battery that uses a Lightning cable to pair and charge.
New Magic Mouse 2.
One of the big changes is a new foot design that you won’t see most of the time but should feel as it slides across your desk. There’s no Force Touch on the surface, but it’s still multi-touch enabled.
. Magic Mouse 2 $79 and available online for now.
Magic Keyboard
Apple’s new Magic Keyboard uses the same keyboard switches as the new MacBook, offering good travel and stability. This is a full-size keyboard with a new design that fits the curve of the Magic TrackPad 2.
This is Apple’s new Magic Keyboard.
Despite being a full-size keyboard, it takes up 13% less space on your desk, and Apple claims it “provides an incredibly stable, precise and comfortable typing experience.”
Inside is a rechargeable battery that lasts for about a month, which uses a Lightning cable to charge and pair with your Mac over Bluetooth.
. Magic Keyboard $99 and available online.
