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Apple's C1 modem doesn't interfere with MagSafe on the iPhone 16e | Apple newest phone is missing one of its best features but Apple says the decision isn't related to the C1 modem.
Apple newest phone is missing one of its best features but Apple says the decision isn't related to the C1 modem.
In the technical data of the Apple iPhone 16e, the parameters for fast charging—50 percent in 30 minutes with compatible hardware—and for wireless charging with Qi devices can be found in the “Power and Battery” section. Sources from the accessories industry have told Macworld that a possible explanation is that the built-in magnets of the MagSafe system apparently interfere with the reliability of Apple’s new C1 5G modem. So it’s possible that Apple had to drop MagSafe in order to ensure the best possible connection for its first-gen 5G modem, which is arguably more important than magnetic charging.
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