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Apple now offers its official MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12. The accessory clicks onto the magnetic back of the iPhone and provides extra power, much like the earlier Smart Battery Case. When connected, the MagSafe battery delivers information via the iOS Battery widget.
The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is compatible with the following iPhone models running iOS 14.7 or later:
Yes, the Apple MagSafe iPhone charger uses the same Qi wireless charging standard as older iPhones. This means any iPhone that supports wireless charging can be used with a MagSafe charger.
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People with implanted pacemakers and defibrillators are being warned to keep MagSafe iPhones and accessories away from their medical devices. Cardiologists at the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute have tested the effect of an iPhone 12 Pro passing over the chest of a patient. Reporting on the results, Dr. Gurjit Singh explained that the patient's defibrillator was temporarily deactivated by the MagSafe magnet inside the iPhone.
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While the AirPower charging mat never came to fruition, Apple has another option coming before the end of the year. The MagSafe Duo charger was first revealed at the iPhone 12 product launch. Production units have already made their way to reviewers. Apple has not officially discussed a release date for the MagSafe Duo, but at one Apple Authorized Reseller it can already be ordered.
MagSafe brings Apple's magnetic charging and accessories to iPhone. Launched on the iPhone 12 series, MagSafe is compatible with Qi wireless charging.
