Says the designer or design team, backed by whoever is over them who approved the decision.

As for why? For design reasons. To make it prettier so it sells more units. To fit in with the brand’s minimalist theme they’ve got going on.

Yes. Disagree with their decision, fine. But it was thought out and purposefully done.

Is it meant to stay on forever once you set it up?

I don’t understand why this is so hard to understand. You’re supposed to stop using the mouse while it is charging, and use the mouse unplugged. That’s the purpose. It’s not a stupid decision, it just prevents some user’s preferred operation of using the mouse while it is charging

On Android, I use the Connect app, and it has this feature.

Thanks for reminding me it’s there, gonna go add a few filter words now