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Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February as its new cheapest device, but the lower price brought with it a ton of compromises, including the lack of MagSafe. Wireless charging is built-in, but with no magnets, Android-style.
If you've been baffled by the decision to forgo this feature, there's some good news for the future. According to a new report, the iPhone 17e, expected in early 2026, will bring MagSafe support.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to feature built-in magnets for Qi2 support, instead of just relying on magnetic cases like the S25 series. That’s the latest unofficial information, anyway. The new phones will still need magnetic cases, though. Samsung will sell a number of first-party magnetic cases, most of which are available for all models, according to WinFuture. However, at least one case (the carbon one) will not... Read more ›
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