MagSafe charging might be available on the next Apple iPad Pro
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- Dec. 20, 2023
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might bring MagSafe charging to the 2024 iPad Pro. , relying on a source "familiar with suppliers" that provide magnets for Apple devices. This isn't the first time we've heard about wireless charging rumours on the iPad Pro tablet. that Apple tested an iPad Pro prototype with a glass back and explored a MagSafe charging system and reverse wireless charging. However, that the glass back design plans were likely dropped as the material was deemed too vulnerable to scratches and shatters. that the iPad Pro could support MagSafe charging. To recap, MagSafe charging was once an integral feature of the Apple MacBooks before . It was with the launch of the iPhone 12 Pro models. It is now supported on the iPhone, AirPods/AirPods cases, and MacBooks. MagSafe uses an array of magnets around the wireless charging coil optimised for alignment and charging efficiency. The technology currently offers up to 15W wireless charging. The , , is built on Apple's MagSafe technology. As Apple is expected to have with an "updated design" and , we won't be surprised if Apple expands MagSafe charging to the iPad Pro as a "new feature". Source: