Apple might ditch MagSafe on future iPhones, per bizarre rumor

A rumor circulating in the Apple supply chain suggests the company may ditch MagSafe magnetic charging on future iPhone models, replacing it with an as-yet-unidentified wireless charging technology. The rumor originated from a component supplier report and has since been amplified by several tech publications.

MagSafe was introduced with the iPhone 12 in 2020 and has become a significant accessory ecosystem, with hundreds of third-party products from wallets to car mounts to battery packs relying on the magnetic ring. Eliminating it would render billions of dollars in existing accessories incompatible with new devices.

However, industry analysts are skeptical. MagSafe has become a key differentiator for Apple's wireless ecosystem, and the accessory market it spawned generates substantial revenue both for Apple and its MFi (Made for iPhone) licensing program. Ditching the standard without a backward-compatible replacement would alienate both consumers and accessory makers.

The more likely scenario, analysts suggest, is an evolution of MagSafe rather than elimination — perhaps a stronger magnet array or an updated coil design that maintains compatibility with existing accessories while enabling faster wireless charging speeds.

What This Means For You: Don't panic-sell your MagSafe accessories. Even if Apple changes the technology, the company has a strong track record of maintaining accessory compatibility through adapters or updated standards. If you're buying MagSafe gear now, stick with Apple-certified MFi products — they're most likely to be supported through any transition.