Apple might ditch MagSafe on future iPhones, per bizarre rumor
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is reportedly debating whether to remove MagSafe as a standard feature from future iPhone models, according to a rumor from the Instant Digital Weibo account known for accurate Apple leaks.
- Initially, Apple was very committed to MagSafe, even planning to include it on iPads, but internal opinions are now wavering with no final decision made.
- MagSafe, introduced with the iPhone 12, has become a popular feature supported by a wide range of Apple and third-party accessories, and its absence on the iPhone 16e drew significant criticism.
- One possible reason for reconsidering MagSafe is that the magnets take up space and add cost, potentially hindering Apple’s plans for a major iPhone redesign involving a "single sheet of glass" concept.
- Despite the rumors, many believe Apple is unlikely to abandon MagSafe due to its importance to users and its integration into industry standards like Qi2.
