Mark Gurman from Bloomberg recently reported that Apple will be redesigning the Magic Mouse for the first time since its introduction in 2009. In the mouses fifteen-year history, the design has remained mostly the same, besides the switch from AA batteries to Lightning in 2015, and Lightning to USB-C in 2024. However, thatll soon be changing.Charge port placementOne of the biggest critiques of the Magic Mouse has been the charging port. You have to plug it in from the bottom to charge it, which also means you cant use your computer while your mouse needs to recharge.Some Magic Mouse defenders will say that this is better for your battery health, while others will say that youre realistically only recharging it every 6 weeks, so its a nonissue. They may have a concept of a point, but that doesnt change the fact that its annoying.Nonetheless, Gurman reports that this will be changing with the next-gen Magic Mouse:Apple is looking to createsomething thats more relevant, while also fixing longstanding complaints yes, including the charging port issue.So, sometime in the near future this will no longer be a concern.ErgonomicsWe dont have specifics on what the new Magic Mouse will actually look like, other than the fact that itll be completely rethought, hopefully with better ergonomics. Apple aims to make a mouse that fits in better, perhaps something similar to an MX Master:The good news is, theres a new Magic Mousein the works. Im told that Apples design team has been prototyping versions of the accessory in recent months, aiming to devise something that better fits the modern era.In a computing world now infused withtouch screens, voice commands and hand gestures, the mouse isnt as crucial as it once was.Many Mac users enjoy Logitechs MX Master mouse because of its ergonomics and additional features, though you do lose out on some of the multi-touch gestures that the Magic Mouse offers. Itd be cool to see Apple offer the best of both worlds.Release dateThe new Magic Mouse is in early development, and likely wont see a release until sometime in 2026. Gurman says he wouldnt expect anything in the next12 to 18 months. Apple is also working on a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED in 2026 so well potentially see the two debut together.What would you like to see in a redesigned Magic Mouse? Let us know in the comments.Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel