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Sarah Chaney

A redesign may finally fix one of Apple's most controversial products

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The Magic Mouse may be a mainstay in Apple's accessory lineup, but it's not without controversy.

Apple's wireless mouse launched 15 years ago in 2009 and was minimally refreshed in 2015 to swap out its two AA batteries for a rechargeable battery. On one hand, a rechargeable battery makes sense, but it also led to one fateful design choice: the charging port location on the mouse's underside. That means you cannot use the mouse while it's charging.

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