According to rumors, Apple CEO Tim Cook preferred Logitech’s MX Master 3 to its own Magic Mouse. But all of these claims are flat-out false. Mac Rumors clarifies that the confusion came down because of an interpretation of The Verge’s piece by Mac Observer. The Verge’s Wes Davis claimed to have tried the Logitech MX Master 3 and Apple’s Magic Mouse, but the post went on to become an accidental rumor involving Cook.
Apple products are still his go-to. In a Wall Street Journal interview, he said he uses every Apple device every day. That includes the Magic Mouse, with its much-maligned USB-C port placed on the bottom. The Magic Mouse also received plenty of mockery toward its battery charging design, but Cook has not wavered from his allegiance to Apple’s ecosystem.
How the Rumor Spread
It spread globally on social media, in particular on Reddit, becoming something of a wildfire that spread misinformation. Discussion raged, as users argued that Logitech’s MX Master 3 was a more user friendly design featuring a front-positioned USB-C port to support simultaneous charging and use.
Correcting such errors is very important, as unchecked rumors can damage the reputations of a brand as well as individuals.
Apple’s Unique Design Choices
Apple’s design decisions are usually up for debate. A common example of something that frustrates many users is the bottom-charging port on the Magic Mouse. The recently released M4 Mac mini has a power button located in a less convenient area, the bottom of the device. Apple argues that this is in keeping with how users interact with them, with features like sleep mode trumping frequent shutdowns.
A few of these design quirks might annoy some, but they are a reflection of a commitment to unique, purposeful engineering that is sometimes criticized.
Tim Cook’s Unmatched Apple Ecosystem Routine
In his Wall Street Journal interview, Cook details how he uses Apple devices daily. From an iPhone to MacBooks, MacBook Pro, iMac, an iPad Pro, and even the Vision Pro, he does this all starting his day with an iPhone. Using every product this meticulously shows how committed Cook is to Apple’s ecosystem.
Cook is a loyal Apple customer to everything, including items that seem more absurd than necessary, like the polishing cloth and VESA mounts. His daily workflow is from Apple Music right through to the Magic Keyboard’s fingerprint sensor showcasing the whole of Apple’s integrated ecosystem.
The Broader Perspective
What would daily use of every Apple product look like? There is just no way Apple could include everything it offers across such a broad range of devices and services with such meticulous planning. The fact that Cook is so devoted to Apple’s ecosystem shows he is also a leader whose faith lies with Apple’s values.
Whether it is answering emails via iPhone or watching Ted Lasso using the Vision Pro, every aspect of Cook’s day-to-day activities bears a mark of the magnitude of Apple products and services in his life.
End Note
Now, the confusion around Tim Cook’s elusiveness of a preference for Logitech’s MX Master 3 is resolved. Unlike the kind of CEO who’s looking for any way to ditch products, Apple’s CEO is unwavering in his support of Magic Mouse and other products.
However, this incident is another reason why it is critical that reports are accurate, especially involving major identities and brands. In some cases, Apple often chooses designs that are at times controversial but internally it reflects Apple’s innovative style.
Apple still innovates and defends its design philosophy, while Tim Cook is at the helm, no matter the occasional rumor or criticism.