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Apple Introduces Chargers For Magsafe Duo

Apple Introduces Chargers For Magsafe Duo

Apple confirms that the company will launch a new wireless charger for MagSafe Duo. The design helps to charge an iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with a 29W USB-C power adapter.

The MagSafe Duo Charger is not compatible with iPhone 12 models at 15 watts. It is unlike MagSafe Charger that has been introduced before and delivers up to 15W wireless charging.

Apple Introduces Chargers For Magsafe Duo

Apple seems to have a new patent for MagSafe’s cooling case. This case will help the iPhone work faster. It does this by allowing the processor to run at a higher temperature. The MagSafe technology came for MacBooks in 2006.

However, it only arrived for the iPhones with the iPhone 12 series in October 2020.

 

Features of Chargers For Magsafe Duo

Apple has updated the product description for the MagSafe Duo Charger. I noticed this while looking at the website. The update highlights that it does not support 15W wireless charging. It can only provide up to 11W when using a 20W USB-C Power Adapter.

  • You can get a maximum of 14 from this charger, according to the Apple site. However, you need to connect it to a USB-C adapter that is at least 27W. It is disappointing to see that the device costs 13,900 INR in India and $129 in the US. Apple does not include a charging adapter.
  • It is quite expensive for what you are getting, particularly if you think it does not include a charging adapter. To get a faster-charging speed, you use a minimum 20W charger. However, even then, it is not going to fast enough. A 20W adapter is still going to charge at 11W while you receive 14W from 27W adapters.
  • At first, Apple didn’t clarify the charging wattage that users are going to get through this charger. Rather it mentioned that it is going to work with a 20W USB-C adapter.
  • Hence, it is assumed that the premium charger will provide the same experience. It will offer 15W charging through the 20W adapter, the premium charger.
  • The MagSafe Duo can be folded in half and is compact enough to easily fit into your pocket. It can be useful for people who look for a small charger for travel.
  • The Apple Watch charger appears solid and sturdy. It pivots up and down. The build quality of Apple MagSafe Duo is decent enough. It is light and well-made.

However, there is no word on when this charger is going to be available in the market.

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MagSafe duo in action. Image source: MacRumors

 

Limitation of the Charger

MagSafe on the iPhone is limited to a few accessories till now. Nevertheless, Apple might have planned to expand their portfolio in the time to come.

The US Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent on Tuesday. This suggests a new smart case for iPhones. The case may help iPhones work faster by speeding up the processor.

The patent’s abstract suggests that the new MagSafe case can create a magnetic field. This feature is similar to what the iPhone had, using a hall sensor. It can enable the hardware to improve the processing power and function at a higher temperature.

After detecting the case, iPhone might move from one temperature threshold to the other. Once the case goes out, the iPhone can switch to the original temperature limit and throttle the processing power.

The case can maintain the iPhone’s external temperature and cool it down for the end-users.

Moreover, Apple will likely use an RFID and NFC tag. This tag will help detect if the case is on a compatible iPhone. It is to make sure that users have a new experience.

 

Patent On the Charger

The patent registered on 20th February 2019, but they received approval only in November. Nevertheless, this does not guarantee a launch plan like Apple, just as any other tech companies file patents to understand what they can build next.

MagSafe only comes for the iPhone 12 series. But it is not the right choice if you are looking for fast charging. If you are buying a new iPhone 12 Mini, you may want to skip the new MagSafe wireless charger. It has a charging speed of 15W.ย It is because the charging speed on the phone is only 12W.

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Magsafe duo – folded. Image source: MacRumors

 

Final Words

Many devices have quite specific hardware requirements that you would like to use to enjoy the fastest charging speed. Hence, it is hard to put all blame on Apple too much in this regard. However, this could have made things easier for customers. They could have included a power brick with the $129 wireless charger.

 

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Written by The Original PC Doctor on 27/12/2020.

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