Apple thinks people won’t use MagSafe on iPhone 16e
One of the biggest disappointment of the iPhone 16e is the lag of MagSafe charging, which arrived on the iPhone 12 as an important feature to have more reliable wireless charging speeds, and Apple has something to say about that.
In an interview with Daring Fireball’s John Gruber, the company’s executive told him that its target audience for the iPhone 16e won’t mind not having the magnetic wireless charging feature, as most of them would prefer to use wired charging, this in some way makes sense as the previous iPhone SE doesn’t come with MagSafe charging support, so people upgrading from it probably won’t want such feature.
As usual, Apple always has the perfect PR answer to any feature that they decide to include or omit on their products, but the cold hard truth can always be related to lower costs and higher profit margins, while the possible explanation could also be interference that MagSafe could cause to its custom C1 modem.
The iPhone 16e is now available for purchase in Malaysia starting at RM2999, you may get it here.
Warren
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This article provides an interesting mix of tech updates and insights. The discussion on the iPhone 16e’s lack of MagSafe charging raises questions about Apple’s decision-making process. It’s fascinating how the article connects this to cost-cutting and potential technical issues. The mention of AI in tracking health metrics with the Oura Ring highlights the growing role of technology in personal wellness. What are the broader implications of these tech advancements on consumer expectations and industry standards?
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment — I really appreciate how deeply you engaged with the article. You raise an excellent question about the broader implications of these developments. Decisions like removing MagSafe or expanding AI in wearables definitely shape what consumers come to expect in terms of innovation, convenience, and transparency. They also push the industry to find a balance between cutting costs and delivering real value and trust to users.
It’s an exciting — and sometimes challenging — time as technology becomes more intertwined with our daily lives and wellbeing. I’m glad this sparked your curiosity, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!