Late last year, Apple reintroduced MagSafe to the world. The brand is now associated with wireless charging and accessories, utilizing magnets. It's a brave new world, and accessories have the potential to be very interesting for Apple's supported products in the future.
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All iPhones, not just the latest ones, can cause magnetic interference with medical devices
Apple has updated a support document on its website about the iPhone 12 magnets and MagSafe accessories to clarify that all iPhones, not just the latest models, may cause interference with medical devices like pacemakers and defibrillators.
Apple shares new advice for iPhone users with implanted medical devices
People who have medical devices like pacemakers and defibrillators implanted in their body should be careful to keep their iPhone 12 and MagSafe accessories at a safe distance.
A MacBook Air redesign with MagSafe and next-gen M1 chip is in the works
Apple recently outfitted some of the Mac notebooks with its own M1 laptop chip, with more substantial changes to the lineup expected later in 2021 and beyond. In a new report filed with Bloomberg this morning, reporter Mark Gurman casts a spotlight on the next MacBook Air.
iPhone 12 with MagSafe may cause issues with pacemakers according to medical study
There are more magnets in the iPhone 12 lineup, thanks to MagSafe. Apple sees it as a new way to support wireless charging and accessories. But, according to at least one medical study, it may cause issues with some medical devices.
Apple is researching a two-way wireless charging ecosystem for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad
For those reading the tea leaves, Apple's slow transition towards a truly wireless charging future for its devices is all too clear. That's certainly the case if you look at the latest patent application wins the company recently received.
The MagSafe Duo hinge area might wrinkle over time if the charger is kept in the folded position
Apple's cautioned customers in a new support document on its website that the soft covering of its MagSafe Duo charger might experience normal wear and show wrinkles over time.
Apple’s older 29W USB-C power adapter is incompatible with the MagSafe Duo charger
Apple has now confirmed that its discontinued 29W USB-C power adapter is not compatible with the new MagSafe Duo charger.
Apple is surveying iPhone owners about Face ID and the USB cable in the box
Apple is out with another survey for iPhone owners, and it may hint at potential changes for the future.
Gear4 launches a pair of new iPhone 12 protective cases made for MagSafe
If you're in the market for some quality protection for your latest Apple handset, Gear4 has just announced a pair of new iPhone 12 protective cases made for MagSafe.
This $0.05 hack makes Apple’s MagSafe charger incredibly better
One of the surprise announcements at the iPhone 12 event was the return of MagSafe, albeit under a different form and purpose. Now available as an entirely new line of products, MagSafe accessories take advantage of embedded magnets to make connecting your device to a case, charger, stand, etc, a breeze.
The first MagSafe accessory to be available was the MagSafe charger, a $39 charging solution consisting of a cable and a charging puck, similar in essence to the Apple Watch charger.
Apple’s MagSafe Duo wireless charger is now available to order in the U.S.
Ever since Apple unveiled its tiny, travel-friendly MagSafe Duo wireless charger, it's been a waiting game for the accessory to actually launch. But the wait is finally over.