iPhone 16e may not have MagSafe

The iPhone 16e doesn’t have MagSafe—and that’s a problem
When Apple first introduced MagSafe for the iPhone in 2020, I did not fully appreciate it. iPhones had supported wireless charging for a few years at that point—and Android phones started doing so in 2012—and while MagSafe offered faster and less finicky charging,
Apple iPhone 16e doesn't have MagSafe, but there's a fix
Regardless of Apple's reasoning for this decision, the solution seemed simple: Just get a MagSafe case. However, typically for Apple, the company went all the way with omitting MagSafe on the iPhone 16e, because even the official cases for the device do not support it.
These are the best iPhone 16e cases that add MagSafe back
The protective Essential Armor iPhone 16e Case from UAG is a rugged case that includes MagSafe compatibility. Using a co-molded construction, it's a lightweight case that has an impact-resistant soft core and can survive drops of up to 15 feet.
iPhone 16e is Missing an Important Feature
Apple's new iPhone 16e offers decent value, delivering modern features like an A18 chip and Apple Intelligence for as little as
The iPhone 16e lacks MagSafe, but Apple's C1 modem isn't to blame
Apple has shut down that rumor, confirming to Macworld that the Apple C1 "is not responsible" for the iPhone 16e's lack of MagSafe. A case accessory manufacturer also confirmed to Pocket-lint that the rumor that the Apple C1 modem was the culprit was "indeed false."
Apple cut too much by removing MagSafe from the iPhone 16e
Apple says that you can use wireless Qi chargers with the iPhone 16e and it's true, but isn't MagSafe and that causes problems.
Apple Denies Speculation Surrounding iPhone 16e's Lack of MagSafe
Apple has confirmed that its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e has nothing to do with the device's lack of MagSafe support, according
iPhone 16e tests show MagSafe charging works even though it’s not officially supported
The iPhone 16e doesn't officially support MagSafe charging, but a test shows that you might want MagSafe cases nonetheless.
Apple's new iPhone 16e is just $599. How is it different from the regular iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16e costs $200 less than the iPhone 16 — naturally, it’s missing a few features. There is a single 48-megapixel rear camera with two-times zoom but no ultra-wide or
Apple's iPhone 16E Has Lots of Features, but I'm Confused by What's Left Out
Commentary: The iPhone 16E mashes together a few of Apple's prior phones to hit its lower price. Some of the choices for what to include are excellent, while others leave me puzzled.
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