Apple is rumored to be planning several product releases for the spring, including new iPads and Macs, and potentially its Vision Pro headset. An update to the various 'Magic' Mac accessories in this time frame would be unusual, given that the ‌iMac‌ was refreshed just five to seven months earlier, but it is not out of the question.

Spring officially runs from March to May. Other than the three peripherals that accompany the ‌‌iMac‌‌, the only latest-generation Apple devices that still have a Lightning port are the AirPods, AirPods Max, and iPhone SE. The entire iPhone 15 lineup, all latest-generation iPad models, the Siri Remote for Apple TV, second-generation AirPods Pro, and new Apple Pencil all now feature a USB-C port. Despite rumors suggesting that the switch would occur with the release of the company's new iMacs in October, no such change occurred and all three accessories continue to sport a Lightning port for charging and pairing.Īpple's decision to leave the accessories unchanged is notable because the company has otherwise progressively been moving to USB-C. It is unclear if the USB-C port on the new version will be placed in a more convenient location.Įver since Apple began transitioning from Lightning to USB-C, the port change on its peripherals has been widely anticipated. While the Magic Mouse lasts around a month or longer between charges, the position of the Lightning port on the bottom of the accessory has been a point of contention in the Apple community for many years, as it prevents it from being used while charging. Apple also released a Magic Keyboard with a Touch ID button in 2021. They still look largely the same as they did when they received their last major update in October 2015, although there have been some minor revisions over the years, including a switch to braided cables, and new color options that are only available with the 24-inch iMac. It is unclear if the accessories will have any changes beyond the switch to USB-C. The rumor, originating from Weibo user ' Instant Digital,' suggests that all three of Apple's Lightning-based peripherals designed for the Mac could receive an upgrade in the spring. Apple's Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad could finally switch from Lightning to USB-C in the spring of 2024.

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