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It was suggested that Apple dropped MagSafe so that the company could ensure the 16e’s connection.

An unnamed case manufacturer did some testing on wireless charging with MagSafe-enabled cases and ones without.

Apple C1 modem for iPhone 16e

Non-MagSafe cases produced weaker charging, varying from 4.2W to 6.5W.

The testing seems to prove that there is no C1 interference between the modem and MagSafe magnets.

This all leaves room for speculation on why MagSafe was omitted from the iPhone 16e.

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iPhone 16e pre-ordersstart today, and the phone will launch in a week on February 28.

Apple iPhone 16e Black 128GB

iPhone 16 128GB

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iPhone 16e front and back

Images of the iPhone 16e.

iPhone 16e review.

iPhone 16e in white

iPhone 16e review.

Images of the iPhone 16e.

iPhone 16 colors hands-on.

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iPhone 17 Pro renders.

iPhone 17 Pro Max render

Tim Cook with Apple Glass render

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