A survey of Apple's input innovations

With Force Touch rumored to arrive on the new iPhones next week, let's take a look back at some of Apple's other notable input methods. Cupertino has always offered a unique spin on the norm, whether it's a mouse with no buttons, multi-touch gestures or a trackpad for your desktop. The pressure-sensitive Force Touch tech that debuted earlier this year on the Apple Watch and new MacBook is just the latest in a line of input innovations from Apple, a collection that's sure to grow in the months to come.

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The Apple mouse: evolution and simplicity

More often than not, the mouse that came bundled with Apple's latest computer featured a new look, too. In fact, Apple's machines were some of the first personal computers to offer mouse input. The company began with one massive button before nixing it entirely in favor of side bumpers. There was even a tiny ball for scrolling on the Mighty Mouse model, and now, a swipe-friendly surface leads the way.

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