New iPhone MagSafe removal rumor makes no sense at all

Claims that Apple is looking at discontinuing MagSafe make for an attention-grabbing rumor, but fall apart when current iPhone hardware, Apple's accessory strategy, and the Qi2 standard is considered.


A post on Chinese social platform Weibo claims Apple is internally debating whether future iPhones should continue including MagSafe and presents it as a design compromise. The claim sounds plausible at first as Apple explores thinner designs and new form factors.

But a closer look at how MagSafe fits into the iPhone shows the argument does not hold up. The claim centers on the idea that magnets force meaningful tradeoffs in hardware design, an argument that falls apart under closer inspection.


Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it


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