Apple Debates MagSafe as Standard iPhone Feature

Apple is internally debating whether to continue including MagSafe as a standard feature on future iPhone models, according to claims from a Weibo leaker known as Instant Digital.

The leaker stated that discussions at the company have shifted from aggressively expanding the magnetic wireless charging technology to questioning its necessity. "There's been a lot of internal debate at Apple recently regarding whether to include MagSafe as a standard feature on iPhones," Instant Digital posted, according to machine-translated reports. "When MagSafe was first introduced, the internal stance was very aggressive. There were even plans to include it as a standard feature on iPads... Now they're starting to waver." No final decision has been announced, and the leaker provided no further details on potential timelines or affected models.

Apple introduced MagSafe with the iPhone 12 lineup in 2020, embedding a ring of magnets in the device's rear to enable precise alignment for wireless chargers, battery packs, wallets, cases, and other accessories. The feature quickly spawned a robust ecosystem, with Apple selling its own compatible products and thousands of third-party manufacturers...