Apple likely to drop MagSafe support on iPhones for better features
Last Updated: 2026-05-01 08:53:50
Apple is tipped to go fully glass for the iPhone design in the next few years and that might have a big impact on its MagSafe support across devices. The company has thrived on the feature which has opened another ecosystem in which people invest and help the brand make money.
But the MagSafe support has its own costs, especially with the parts built into the iPhones that make it work. These parts not only make it more expensive to make the iPhones but also eat into space that is available inside the device.
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No more MagSafe?
The report about Apple having second thoughts about MagSafe has been shared by tipster Instant Digital on Weibo who suggests the MagSafe magnets in iPhones could give way for more functional changes.
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There are strong rumours about Apple going full glass for its future iPhone models and that will make removing MagSafe magnet unavoidable. Till then, it could even replace the magnets and pack a bigger battery on the device and also offer a more powerful camera system that will need more space inside.
But the question is, does Apple need to sacrifice on a market that enables them to not only sell iPhones but also bundle it with accessories like wallets, stands and even battery packs? This might be a very un-Apple move and possible that the company might reserve it for the ultra premium range which should have the iPhone Foldable which is launching this year. The tip also does give you some clarity about the reason why Apple brought MagSafe to the iPhone 17e model and has been planning for iPads to support the feature but yet to materialise in the market.
The company is reportedly planning for a product revamp under the new CEO John Ternus later this year with the new iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra joining the lineup and serving the people who are happy to spend big.