Apple now has a total of eight iPhone models — across the iPhone 12[10] and iPhone 13 lineups[11] — that use its MagSafe technology to attach accessories or wirelessly charge the phones.
MagSafe[12] uses a combination of magnets and NFC to both hold an accessory in place and recognize it. For example, the MagSafe wireless charger uses magnets to align itself perfectly with the charging coil inside the phone, ensuring you never wake up again to a dead battery because you didn't precisely line up your phone on a Qi charging pad. There's also a MagSafe wallet[13] that attaches to the back of the phone, integrating with Apple's Find My network to remember the last location it was attached to your phone.
Since MagSafe launched at the end of 2020, we've seen a lot of accessories released from companies big and small. Below are some of our favorites.
Apple's MagSafe connectors all require a 20W USB-C wall adapter in order to charge at the