MagSafe is a fan-favorite iPhone feature, but a bizarre rumor this week has Apple apparently considering whether to remove it from future iPhone models.
The rumor comes from the Instant Digital account on Weibo, which has a habit of sharing specific rumors about Apple. Here is the message (translated):
There has been a lot of internal debate at Apple recently about whether to include MagSafe as a standard feature on iPhones.
When MagSafe was first introduced, the internal stance was very aggressive. There were even plans to include it as a standard feature on iPads, which I mentioned before but ultimately didn’t happen.
Now they are starting to hesitate.
It seems like no decision has been made one way or the other, but it’s even interesting to learn that Apple is considering removing MagSafe from future iPhone models.
The iPhone 12 was the first to offer MagSafe connectivity. Apple simultaneously rolled out a large ecosystem of accessories, including MagSafe chargers, cases, and wallets. Third-party accessory makers have also joined the group with their own MagSafe accessories in all shapes and sizes.
When Apple released the iPhone 16e last year, its lack of MagSafe was the biggest criticism from users and reviewers. Apple bowed to pressure and added MagSafe with this year’s iPhone 17e update.
Apple even contributed to the Qi2 standard to share its magnetic system with the entire industry. It makes no sense to me that Apple would abandon this feature.
The only reason I can think of is that Apple thinks adapting MagSafe affects its ability to make major changes to the iPhone design. Magnets take up space and increase costs. Apple reportedly has big plans to redesign the iPhone as a “single sheet of glass” next year with the so-called “Glasswing” project.
Still, I can’t imagine Apple actually abandoning MagSafe. It’s too important a feature for too many iPhone users. I call BS on this.
(to Woozad)
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