Apple has offered a reason why the iPhone 16e doesn't include MagSafe, one of the more notable omissions from its latest entry-level smartphone.

Apple’s MagSafe technology, supported by all models of iPhone since the iPhone 12 (except the iPhone SE and 16e), presents a more efficient way of wirelessly charging compatible iPhones.

Poking around the internet, there appears to be the idea that Apple will phase out MagSafe just as it did to 3D Touch.

The iWALK 3-in-1 MagSafe dock brings just that: an IR sensor so you can change between portrait or landscape without removing your iPhone. Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that ...

The latest iPhone is out and case manufacturers want your attention. Since there’s no MagSafe on the iPhone 16e, a compatible ...

Despite the iPhone 16e getting loud criticism for not including MagSafe, in real-world testing, MagSafe chargers can barely attach to it magnetically. Be clear about this from the start — it is ...

As we noted at the time, you do get a lot of flagship features in the iPhone 16e, but MagSafe wasn’t one of them – and that seems a fairly big omission given the three benefits it offers.

Apple has included MagSafe on all iPhones since the iPhone 12 was launched in Fall 2020. So the iPhone 16e's omission of built-in MagSafe functionality is a frustrating step backwards. MagSafe's ...

The lack of MagSafe on the iPhone 16e is disappointing at its price point. You can still use MagSafe accessories on the iPhone 16e if you purchase a compatible case or adapter. As a new product ...

Australian tech enthusiast Sonny Dickson today shared photos of dummy models for all four iPhone 17 models launching later ...