How the MagSafe that arrives on the iPhone 12 works 3b4m4v

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MagSafe is a magnet slot on the back of the iPhone 12 that allows for greater use with wireless charging and opens up the possibility of new accessories.

The first thing that caught the attention of netizens with the announcement of the iPhone 12 It was the lack of charger included. From memes to more serious complaints, the virtual community was already close to boycotting the Apple — and, even with the announcement of the MagSafe, wireless charger, maybe it still is. The good news that emerges from all this confusion is that this charger, sold separately as an accessory, is not exactly new, but an improved version of the device of the same name that served to recharge the MacBook's battery until mid-2015. But what is it? , in fact, this little piece of technology and what is it for? 68j1c

What is MagSafe? 1t5l4n

Original macbook pro chargers called magsafe, same name as new iphone 12 magnet set
MagSafe chargers for MacBook Pro were limited to charging the battery

It is difficult to define exactly what this system of magnets on the back of the iPhone 12. You can call it a socket, a magnet set, and many other things, but none of them will suffice to describe all the possibilities it opens up. On the MacBook Pro, the MagSafe it was limited to being exclusively a magnetic charger, which could easily fit in and out of the computer, preventing falls and other accidents caused by bumping into the wire.

What magsafe on the iphone 12 is, how it works, and what can it do | appleinsider
MagSafe on iPhone 12 lets you dock accessories and wireless charger in exact position

Now, MagSafe's new look isn't just a charger. Through the aforementioned magnets, the can add other things to the smartphone — something Apple called an accessory ecosystem. The most objective example of this multiplicity is a leather or silicone card holder, which can be attached to the back of the cell phone and which makes life much easier for those who use them constantly.

How does MagSafe work on iPhone 12? f1oh

Possible accessories with magsafe, magnet set for iphone 12
Some examples of accessories that are possible with MagSafe, such as a case, card holder and charger

The answer is simple: using a magnetic circle of magnets, the MagSafe Allows accessories to stick to the back of the smartphone. I use the verb to stick because, when positioning these accessories, the will hear that delicious sound of “click” so common to magnets and almost a relief to the mind.

The wireless charger, combined with this fitting, eliminates a recurring problem in other cell phones that use induction charging: the poor positioning of the device in relation to the surface of the charger. On other phones, a mere centimeter outside the designated area can result in less power being received and, therefore, a slow and time-consuming recharge. O MagSafe solves this problem by directly attracting the accessory to the exact position on the iPhone.

The energy distributed by the charger is 15 watts, which should be enough considering it's a wireless device. That said, it is important to that the MagSafe arrived to replace the AirPower, canceled by Apple . And, interestingly too, the product will come in two versions: with one charging area or two, in case the wants to recharge the iPhone 12 and Apple Watch.

To date, the price stipulated by the Apple for the conventional version, that is, with a single charging area, it is 39 dollars — in direct conversion, R$219,68 at the time this article was written.

What are other uses for MagSafe? 5a1x2j

Belkin accessories with magsafe
Device makers like Belkin will also launch accessories with MagSafe

As mentioned earlier, it will be possible to connect other accessories to the iPhone 12, such as cases, card holders and whatever else human creativity can develop. For now, Belkin, the American brand responsible for creating electronics and connectivity devices, was the first to announce a line of products compatible with the MagSafe. Among them are a charger with 3 charging areas, a differentiated to dock the iPhone 12 in the car and a screen protector. Otherwise, just wait for other announcements.

Will there be an iPhone without a cable connection? 3n2z35

Render of a possible iphone without cable
There have been some renders of the iPhone without the cable connection for a while, but it was not this time that Apple retired the Lightning connection

Who follows and is interested in the world of technology, especially with regard to Apple , you must have already seen this hypothesis arise out there. For now, it's nothing more than that: a hypothesis, a dream and a yearning. Removing all the wires from a device is no simple task, especially in such a disparate world. The development of technologies such as MagSafe is undoubtedly an indication that this dream is not as far away as it seems, but for now, it remains a dream.

Not to mention that such a device would most likely only be available to a small portion of the population, which would not be exactly cost-effective for the Apple , depending on the amount of money invested in the research. But we will only know more about this in the future, happily or unfortunately.

And since MagSafe is a novelty released on the iPhone 12, see all the smartphone news at Apple's special event.

Sources: Apple Insider | Indian Express

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