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MagSafe myths debunked: The truth about the iPhone 12’s new charging and accessory system

MagSafe might be an old name to Apple veterans, but it has a whole new purpose. Apple slipped a brand new charging and modular accessory system into the iPhone 12, resurrecting the charging connector Apple retired when it switched to USB-C charging on the MacBook.

But since Apple isn’t including a MagSafe connector or even a compatible power adapter in the iPhone 12 box, you probably have some questions about MagSafe. And depending on where you find the answers, they might not be all that accurate. So forget about what

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