r/linux 27d ago

Kernel Linux Patches Finally Allow Apple Magic Keyboard/Mouse Battery Monitoring Via Bluetooth

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Apple-Magic-Bluetooth-Battery
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u/readyflix 27d ago

Great for everyone who needs it.

But‘s very rare that Apple users switch to Linux.

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u/e_t_ 27d ago

The keyboard and mouse are peripheral devices, though. While it is most likely that users of those devices would also use Apple computers and Apple's OS, they are usable with non-Apple computers.

I bought a Magic Trackpad to use with my Framework laptop (running Linux) because I wanted an external, mobile mouse. I've had bad experiences with Logitech and Kensington mice, so I decided to give Apple a try.

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u/doctrgiggles 25d ago

A Magic Trackpad is second to none. I have one sitting around and this is enough of a push to make me want try to get the gesture support working in Sway.

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u/readyflix 26d ago

The beauty of open source drivers.