Last week Mac4Ever reported that Apple is working on a new Mouse with touch-sensitive areas capable of "complex movements", later this week AppleInsider also included details of a new mouse which is expected to debut alongside new iMacs in the coming weeks.
AppleInsider notes that building upon patent applications stretching back to 2006 Apple intends to remove the scroll ball from the current Mighty Mouse and include a scrolling area sensitive to the touch of user. Additionally the familiar white plastic is expected to be removed in favour of an aluminium finish, clashing with Mac4Ever's report from earlier in the week.
On top of these rumours Engadget points towards filings by Apple with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking approval for new Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. The new keyboard and mouse are identified by new model numbers of A1314 and A1296 and the dimensions in the reports would suggest that the new keyboard is even smaller than the current.
The collaboration of rumours and FCC filings would suggest a near imminent release of the new keyboard and mouse which is expected to be alongside new iMac, Mac mini and MacBook computers.