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Buyer beware: 'MagSafe compatible' is not the same as 'Made for MagSafe'

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<p>One of the iPhone 12’s most interesting new features is MagSafe (https://www.macworld.com/article/3585789/iphone-12-magsafe-wireless-charging-cases-accessories.html)—a ring of magnets, an NFC antenna, and wireless charging at rates up to 15W. It can enable a whole new ecosystem of accessories (https://www.macworld.com/article/3597061/best-magsafe-cases-chargers-accessories-iphone-12-12-pro-12-pro-max-12-mini.html), including cases, wallets, stands, car mounts, and more.</p><p>Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of third-party accessories marketed as “MagSafe compatible,” and you should know that this is not the same as being an actual officially licensed MagSafe accessory, which Apple calls 'Made for MagSafe.' Some of these chargers, wallets, and mounts may work perfectly well, but you should know what you’re buying, and “MagSafe Compatible” is not MagSafe.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3609891/buyer-beware-magsafe-compatible-is-not-the-same-as-made-for-magsafe.html#jump">To read this article in full, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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