The pros and cons of using a MagSafe charger

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What happened

MagSafe charging has become the standard for modern iPhones and MacBooks, but there are some downsides to charging this way.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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