As the announcement of the next iPhone, the iPhone 16 series, approaches, we’re already seeing a lot of things coming our way, from different displays on some models to a better tetraprism camera, a more efficient OLED display, and a broader implementation of an improved main camera sensor. Numerous leaks exist. . Now, we have reports of a completely surprising change to MagSafe. This not only looks better, but can also significantly improve performance.
The iPhone 15 Pro has a MagSafe system on the back. Is that changing?
As you know, Apple introduced MagSafe on iPhone in 2020 with the release of iPhone 12 series. Wireless charging was introduced to Apple’s phones three years ago, and while it was great, it also came with the nuisance of not placing your phone correctly on the charging pad or waking up in the morning to find your phone wasn’t charged. There was a possibility. Not charged.
The magnetic ring on the back of the iPhone and the corresponding magnet on the charger completely solved this problem. MagSafe has been so successful that the magnetic ring is now part of Qi2 chargers and also works with Android smartphones.
This time, French website ShopSystem has released an image of a case manufacturing mold said to be for the iPhone 16 series, showing a cutout for the part where the MagSafe magnet will fit. These are arranged similarly to the current model, but while they have the familiar circles and separate bars, they’re noticeably thinner and still look like a magnifying glass.
What does this mean? Apple routinely strives to improve design elements and has clearly found a way to achieve the same effect with a thinner, more discreet magnetic setup.
The next question is, what happens to early iPhones and early MagSafe chargers? Well, it certainly was mine.
I’m sure they’ll do well. Apple will probably have backwards compatibility in mind. Consider how a band designed for the first Apple Watch, released nearly a decade ago, can still be used with the Apple Watch.
I’d be stunned if Apple didn’t fully factor this in.
At the very least, this change should mean that the design of transparent iPhone cases may look a little more subtle, but it’s also possible that there will be even bigger changes than just those related to looks or performance.
A previous claim picked up by MacRumors suggested that Apple had previously tested fast charging of up to 20W via MagSafe, compared to the current maximum of 15W. This rumor surfaced last year, and it was said to be about the iPhone 16 series.
This will make wireless charging much faster, and if previous reports are correct, wired charging will also be faster from the current 29W to 40W.
If this is true, as is often the case with Apple, design and performance enhancements will go hand in hand.
