The final MacBook to use MagSafe was discontinued in early 2019. It began to be phased out upon the release of the fourth-generation MacBook Pro in 2016, which uses USB-C for charging. The MagSafe name was first used by Apple for its laptops, beginning with the 2006 MacBook Pro. In 2021, Apple released the MagSafe Battery Pack. Apple also partnered with Belkin for a line of multi-device chargers. Īpple released two chargers using the MagSafe standard in 2020: the MagSafe Charger, a single charging pad for iPhone, and the MagSafe Duo Charger, a charging mat with MagSafe and an Apple Watch charger. The connector also enables connecting non-charger accessories such as card holders and cases with communication through an integrated NFC loop. It provides up to 15 W of power and is backwards-compatible with the open Qi standard for up to 7.5 W of power. It was announced on 13 October 2020, in conjunction with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro series. MagSafe is a proprietary magnetically-attached wireless power transfer and accessory-attachment standard developed by Apple Inc.
Smartphone wireless power transfer connector