iPhone 13 could come with a MagSafe charger — here's why

iPhone thirteen could come with a MagSafe charger — here's why

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The iPhone 13 could be getting a bundled MagSafe wireless charger when information technology ships adjacent year, even though Apple has made a big bargain this year of removing the charger from the iPhone 12's box.

Max Weinbach discussed the possibility on Twitter, although he noted that it was only a rumor. Nosotros know from previous rumors that Apple has begun discussing its plans for next year's iPhone, but aught is set in rock yet.

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It'southward debatable whether Apple tree'due south stated aim of reducing electronic waste is worth the inconvenience it will crusade users who don't already have USB-C chargers. Nevertheless, the iPhone 12 has simply a USB-C to Lightning cable in its box.

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Equally Weinbach suggests, this decision could too be a program on Apple's office to get its users more familiar with wireless charging in preparation for adjacent twelvemonth's supposedly portless iPhone. Apple has focussed heavily on MagSafe in its announcement of the iPhone 12 lineup, then if it can go its users to buy MagSafe chargers, or at to the lowest degree get familiar with them, eliminating the Lightning port next year would get a lot smoother.

As for bundling in a wireless charger in the box, It would exist strange to see Apple reverse course and start providing more accessories for free. Equally, information technology could mean a ascension in iPhone prices, something Apple has been trying to avoid for some time. Since you lot pay $39 for MagSafe and $xix for a standard charger from the Apple Store, an included MagSafe charger could easily mean a few actress bucks added onto the iPhone 13's sticker price.

There could be some dark-green thinking behind this idea though, since MagSafe works with other phones too, unlike the proprietary Lightning connector. While you won't be able to utilize the same magnetic fastening to guarantee perfect placement, it'll still provide wireless ability to any Qi-compatible devices should you need it.

The iPhone 13 is around a year away, with September likely being the month it'll launch based on previous years. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro just went on pre-order, merely the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max won't get bachelor until early November. Simply no matter which version you order, none of them come up with chargers or wired EarPods bundled into the box, then dig out your old accessories or recall to add some onto your order.

Richard is a Tom'southward Guide staff writer based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, gaming, audio and whatsoever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield, he'south besides written for WIRED U.M., The Register and Artistic Bloq. When not at work, he's likely thinking about how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.